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Raskin Opens Probe Of Trump DOJ Reflecting Pool Prosecution

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On August 11, 2026, Rep. Jamie Raskin opened an oversight probe, sending a letter to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum about the David Hearn Reflecting Pool case.[1]

The letter seeks documents on the decision to prosecute Hearn, the evidence presented to the grand jury, and interagency communications involving DOJ, Interior and the White House.[1] Raskin also demands transcribed grand jury interviews of witnesses identified as "M.F." and "M.R." and warned the matter could expand if Democrats retake the House.[1]

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed the felony property-destruction case in late July 2026, telling a judge the pool damage resulted from a botched installation rather than vandalism.[1] Raskin pointed to an Interior Department email dated June 11, 2026, in which officials complained to the contractor about a peeling liner, and he said DOJ did not turn that email over to prosecutors until after Hearn was indicted.[1]

Raskin framed the letter as an effort to understand prosecutorial judgment and evidence handling in the case and signaled Congress could pursue a fuller investigation if its Democratic members regain the House majority.[1]

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  • On August 11, 2026, Rep. Jamie Raskin sent an oversight letter to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum regarding the David Hearn Reflecting Pool case.
  • The letter seeks documents on the decision to prosecute Hearn, evidence presented to the grand jury, and interagency communications involving DOJ, Interior and the White House.
  • Pirro dismissed the felony property-destruction case in late July 2026, acknowledging in court that Reflecting Pool damage was caused by a botched installation rather than vandalism.
  • Raskin highlights a June 11, 2026 Interior email to the contractor complaining about peeling liner, which he says DOJ did not turn over to prosecutors until after Hearn was indicted.
  • Raskin asks for transcribed interviews of grand jury witnesses “M.F.” and “M.R.” and suggests the matter could become a full investigation if Democrats retake the House.

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August 11, 2026
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Raskin launches probe into Trump administration’s attempted prosecution over Reflecting Pool damage
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