Trump Posts Pool Damage Photos, Demands Prosecutor Revisit Case

Trump acknowledged there “may have been some contractor difficulty” with the new pool liner but said he disagreed “100%” with Pirro’s assessment. He accused her of backing down under pressure and questioned whether she should remain in her post. Asked about her future, Trump said he had “not made a determination” about keeping her as US attorney.

Hearn had been accused of deliberately pulling up roughly a two-foot-square section of the pool’s new lining. His legal team said Trump’s criticism was misplaced and argued that the administration’s renovation work, not their client, caused the pool’s problems. The lawyers said they were considering “legal remedies” on Hearn’s behalf.

The controversy traces back to a renovation project ordered as part of Trump’s efforts to remake the US capital ahead of the 250th birthday celebrations. Virginia-based Atlantic Industrial Coatings received a $14.7 million no-bid contract to repaint and waterproof the pool’s concrete floor. The water was drained and the bottom was coated in a blue finish Trump described as “American flag blue.” Problems emerged soon after the project was completed, with portions of the new liner beginning to peel.

The dispute has created an unusual public clash between Trump and Pirro, a longtime political ally he appointed as Washington’s top federal prosecutor. Trump has sharply criticized her handling of the case, and his Saturday post marked the latest volley in that fight.