Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., has dropped criminal cases against alleged vandals of the Reflecting Pool after evidence indicated the damage was caused by contractor error. President Trump is reportedly unhappy with the decision.
Pirro met with Trump at the White House on Monday and was seen leaving with a large box of evidence. The box contained materials showing that the damage, initially investigated as vandalism, was the result of a contractor's mistake. As a result, Pirro dismissed the cases against the accused individuals.
The exact nature of the damage and the contractor's role have not been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether any further action will be taken.