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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum embarrassed after insisting vandals wrecked Reflecting Pool

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's claim that vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was publicly contradicted by an X community note.
The contradiction cited a Department of Justice filing, which stated the damage resulted from flawed contractor installation and a rushed project, not vandalism.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro subsequently dropped criminal charges against an Olympic canoeist and three other defendants, acknowledging shoddy workmanship as the cause.
President Donald Trump strongly disagreed with Pirro's decision, insisting the damage was vandalism and criticizing her for 'choking' under pressure.
Despite President Trump's reported fury and private meetings, U.S. Attorney Pirro has remained in her position.

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Doug Burgum gets devastating community note after claiming that vandals destroyed the Reflecting Pool

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