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Pirro said any attempts to damage the Reflecting Pool will face criminal charges in D.C., citing recent spending on renovations.
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said her office will prosecute people caught vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, warning that individuals attempting to damage the memorial will face the criminal justice system in Washington, D.C.
Speaking Sunday, Pirro said the federal government expects accountability for conduct involving the Reflecting Pool and said her office is prepared to pursue cases against anyone “in a position of vandalizing or attempting to vandalize the Reflecting Pool,” a statement attributed to her remarks during a public appearance.
Pirro’s comments were made against the backdrop of reported federal spending on renovation work at the memorial site. The Hill reported that the Trump administration spent “millions” on renovations, a factor Pirro cited in tying the vandalism issue to public costs and the need for enforcement.
Pirro’s vow focuses on criminal prosecution rather than civil remedies. Her statement framed the issue as a question of enforcement, emphasizing that vandalism and attempted vandalism would be treated as violations subject to charging decisions by her office within the local federal prosecutorial system.
The Reflecting Pool and the Lincoln Memorial area are federal landmarks under jurisdiction shared by multiple federal entities involved in managing national memorials. While Pirro did not specify particular statutes or charges in the report, her remarks indicated that her office intends to seek criminal accountability based on the facts developed in each incident.
The next steps depend on the identity and actions of any suspects, as prosecution decisions in individual cases typically follow investigations, evidence review, and charging determinations. Pirro’s remarks did not announce new investigative programs or any changes to federal enforcement policy, according to the report.