Trump rages at prosecutor over dropped Reflecting Pool case; new leaks show evidence did not support charges

Published Aug 5, 09:00 AM UTC

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Donald Trump has been reportedly raging at U.S. Attorney for Washington, DC, Jeanine Pirro, after she dropped high-profile prosecutions for alleged vandalism of his Reflecting Pool renovation. New leaks from CBS News reveal that Pirro carried a box of evidence to the White House showing the facts did not support the prosecutions, leading to a heated meeting where Trump allegedly wanted prosecutions despite the law and evidence. The Washington Post reported that the incident triggered private tirades from Trump, underscoring his push for lawless prosecutions. Former federal prosecutor Barbara McQuade analyzed the irregular presidential conduct, discussed the erosion at the Department of Justice, and suggested how a Democratic Congress could rein in such actions.

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The New RepublicWestern

Original headline: Trump’s Fury at Reflecting Pool Mess Darkens as Damning New Leaks Hit

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