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August 14, 2026
Attorney General Todd Blanche Reaffirms Support for Jeanine Pirro Amid Trump's Criticism
- U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche reiterated his support for U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro despite President Trump's criticism regarding the dismissal of David Hearn's vandalism case.
- Blanche stated that the evidence against Hearn was insufficient for prosecution and clarified that not all damage was due to vandalism, contradicting some media reports.
- Trump's comments about Pirro's handling of the case have raised questions about her future in the position, but Blanche maintains that both he and Trump support her.
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- Former Olympian's lawyers say Trump pushing 'false version' of Reflecting Pool caseAug 14, 2026 at 11:10 PM · ABC News
- US Attorney General Blanche publicly backs Pirro after Trump criticism over Reflecting PoolAug 16, 2026 at 7:43 PM · Reuters
- Todd Blanche backs Jeanine Pirro after Lincoln Memorial pool vandalism case dismissalAug 17, 2026 at 12:54 AM · Fox News
- Blanche says he supports Pirro, despite Trump's frustration over Reflecting PoolAug 17, 2026 at 1:14 AM · The Hill