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title: "Trump calls US Attorney Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ over dropped charges"
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published: "2026-08-04T08:25:42.610Z"
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# Trump calls US Attorney Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ over dropped charges

*President criticises Jeanine Pirro for dismissing case against former Olympian accused of vandalism at Lincoln Memorial*

**The short version**

- Donald Trump criticised US Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- Trump used the phrases ‘choked’ and ‘folded like an umbrella’ to describe Pirro’s decision, as reported by four centre-rated digests and one left-rated digest.
- Pirro’s move was described by The Globe & Mail as a rare instance of defiance during Trump’s second term.
- No right-rated outlet ran the story, according to the digests provided.

US Attorney Jeanine Pirro moved to drop charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington. The decision prompted public criticism from President Donald Trump, who used the phrases ‘choked’ and ‘folded like an umbrella’ to describe Pirro’s actions. The digests from Action News 5, Fox 19 Now, The Columbian, and the Oskaloosa Herald all carried Trump’s remarks.

The former Olympian at the centre of the case was not named in the digests. The charges related to an incident at the Reflecting Pool, though the specific details of the alleged vandalism were not provided. Pirro’s decision to dismiss the charges was described by The Globe & Mail as a rare moment of defiance during Trump’s second term.

## What the coverage left out

None of the digests provided the name of the former Olympian or details of the alleged vandalism. No right-rated outlet ran the story at all, according to the digests provided. The Globe & Mail was the only digest to note that Pirro’s move was a rare instance of defiance during Trump’s second term.

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## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The Oskaloosa Herald digest led on Trump’s criticism of Pirro, quoting his phrases ‘choked’ and ‘folded like an umbrella’. It also noted that Trump avoided answering questions about whether he would fire Pirro. The digest did not mention the rarity of Pirro’s defiance or provide additional context about the case itself.

### Centre

- The four centre-rated digests, The Globe & Mail, Action News 5, Fox 19 Now, and The Columbian, all led on Trump’s remarks, quoting his phrases ‘choked’ and ‘folded like an umbrella’. The Globe & Mail added that Pirro’s decision marked a rare instance of defiance during Trump’s second term. The other three digests did not include this detail or further context about the case.

### Right

No separate framing summary.

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Queerty](https://queerty.com/leaked-footage-of-jeanine-pirro-packing-her-bags-has-everyone-thinking-the-same-thing-20260805) — Leaked footage of Jeanine Pirro packing her bags has everyone thinking the same thing
- [Washington Examiner](https://washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/4676317/blanche-punts-trump-fire-pirro) — Blanche punts on whether Trump should fire Pirro: 'He has the power to do that'
- [USA Today](https://usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/08/05/donald-trump-jeanine-pirro-latest/91179867007) — Trump hasn't 'made a determination' on firing Pirro in pool dispute
- [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6010211-donald-trump-jeanine-pirro-reflecting-pool) — Trump says he hasn’t made a determination on Pirro’s future
- [MS NOW](https://ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/jeanine-pirro-reflecting-pool-vandals-justice-trump) — ‘I haven’t made a determination’: Trump hedges on Jeanine Pirro’s fate
- [Independent Journal Review](https://ijr.com/article/blanche-says-trump-allowed-to-ax-pirro-if-he-wants) — Blanche Says Trump ‘Allowed’ to Ax Pirro If He Wants
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/trump-says-has-made-no-determination-us-attorney-pirro-2026-08-05) — Trump says has made no determination on US attorney Pirro
- [Market Screener](https://marketscreener.com/news/trump-says-has-made-no-determination-on-us-attorney-pirro-ce7f50dfdb80f727) — Trump says has made no determination on US attorney Pirro
- [Politico](https://politico.com/news/2026/08/05/jeanine-pirro-donald-trump-us-attorney-01025059) — Trump hasn’t ‘made a determination’ on Jeanine Pirro’s fate
- [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/world/us-politics/article-trump-pirro-reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges-dropped) — Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in move to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [Oskaloosa Herald](https://oskaloosa.com/news/national_news/trump-says-pirro-folded-like-an-umbrella-in-bid-to-drop-reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges/article_82b38232-9f3d-546a-8b6f-799d9955c372.html) — Trump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [Action News 5](https://actionnews5.com/2026/08/03/trump-says-pirro-folded-like-an-umbrella-bid-drop-reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges) — Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [Fox 19 Now](https://fox19.com/2026/08/03/trump-says-pirro-folded-like-an-umbrella-bid-drop-reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges) — Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [The Columbian](https://columbian.com/news/2026/aug/03/trump-says-pirro-folded-like-an-umbrella-in-bid-to-drop-reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges) — Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [Thought Catalog](https://thoughtcatalog.com/jeremy-london/2026/08/trump-says-jeanine-pirro-choked-and-folded-like-an-umbrella-for-dropping-the-lincoln-memorial-vandalism-case) — Trump Says Jeanine Pirro “Choked” and “Folded Like an Umbrella” for Dropping the Lincoln Memorial Vandalism Case
- [The West Australian](https://thewest.com.au/politics/trump-blasts-us-attorney-over-reflecting-pool-fiasco-c-22670649) — Trump blasts US Attorney over Reflecting Pool fiasco
- [PerthNow](https://perthnow.com.au/news/politics/trump-blasts-us-attorney-over-reflecting-pool-fiasco-c-22670648) — Trump blasts US Attorney over Reflecting Pool fiasco
- [Chicago Tribune](https://chicagotribune.com/2026/08/03/trump-pirro-reflecting-pool-vandalism) — President Trump says US Attorney Jeanine Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/trump-says-pirro-folded-like-an-umbrella-in-bid-to-drop-reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges/article_d4b36f4c-a8a7-51c3-9288-8197eb232fb9.html) — Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [Stuff](https://stuff.co.nz/world-news/361015353/trump-says-pirro-folded-umbrella-bid-drop-refl) — Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [The Record](https://troyrecord.com/2026/08/03/trump-pirro-reflecting-pool) — Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [HuffPost](https://huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-jeanine-pirro-choked_n_6a70ee21e4b03026f4f0b07b) — Trump Fumes Over Jeanine Pirro’s Reflecting Pool Case: ‘She Choked’
- [Carolina Coast Online](https://carolinacoastonline.com/national/article_33632a00-9938-49b7-9c94-9d0978dea803.html) — Trump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/08/03/trump-says-pirro-folded-like-an-umbrella-in-bid-to-drop-reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges) — Trump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [City News](https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/08/03/trump-says-pirro-folded-like-an-umbrella-in-bid-to-drop-reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges) — Trump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [St Catharines Standard](https://stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/world/united-states/trump-says-pirro-folded-like-an-umbrella-in-bid-to-drop-reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges/article_f1ba1a60-4489-5461-b058-ab444336e247.html) — Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [WellandTribune.ca](https://wellandtribune.ca/news/world/united-states/trump-says-pirro-folded-like-an-umbrella-in-bid-to-drop-reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges/article_9672349d-6008-5ef5-bede-d98534d43a69.html) — Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/trump-says-pirro-folded-like-an-umbrella-in-bid-to-drop-reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges) — Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/trump-reflecting-pool-pirro-vandalism-criticism-c7aabcf59e87651dd7be0b322b5460b1) — Trump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [WPLG](https://local10.com/news/politics/2026/08/03/trump-says-pirro-folded-like-an-umbrella-in-bid-to-drop-reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges) — Trump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/news/politics/2026/08/03/trump-says-pirro-folded-like-an-umbrella-in-bid-to-drop-reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges) — Trump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [Ottumwa Courier](https://ottumwacourier.com/news/national_news/trump-says-pirro-folded-like-an-umbrella-in-bid-to-drop-reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges/article_96e91817-ed65-54ca-ac91-a3c637f70878.html) — Trump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [WV News](https://wvnews.com/newsfeed/politics/trump-says-pirro-folded-like-an-umbrella-in-bid-to-drop-reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges/article_4b284088-9c1a-500e-bc48-7134b078e8e2.html) — Trump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [thepress.net](https://thepress.net/news/national/trump-sours-on-pirro-over-reflecting-pool-case-wont-say-her-job-is-safe/article_d2f3f438-e35a-5e73-a6c6-c9818525a8d3.html) — Trump sours on Pirro over Reflecting Pool case, won't say her job is safe
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/08/03/trump-blasts-jeanine-pirro-says-she-choked-in-dropping-reflecting-pool-case) — Trump blasts Jeanine Pirro, says she ‘choked’ in dropping reflecting pool case
- [The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis](https://thewellnews.com/white-house/trump-says-pirro-folded-like-an-umbrella-in-reflecting-pool-case) — Trump Says Pirro ’Folded Like an Umbrella’ in Reflecting Pool Case
- [USA Today](https://usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/08/03/donald-trump-slams-jeanine-pirro-reflecting-pool/91154888007) — 'She choked.' Trump slams Pirro after DOJ drops Reflecting Pool case
- [CBS News](https://cbsnews.com/news/trump-disappointed-jeanine-pirro-dropping-reflecting-pool-vandalism-case) — Trump slams Jeanine Pirro for dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism case, says she "choked"
- [Internewscast](https://internewscast.com/news/us/trump-says-jeanine-pirro-choked-after-reflecting-pool-vandalism-case-against-olympian-was-tossed) — Trump Says Jeanine Pirro Choked After Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case Against Olympian Was Tossed
- [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2026/08/trump-jeanine-pirro-reflecting-pool-1237016377) — Trump "Really Disappointed" In Jeanine Pirro Over Reflecting Pool Case
- [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/us-news/trump-says-jeanine-pirro-choked-by-tossing-out-reflecting-pool-vandalism-case-against-olympian) — Trump says Jeanine Pirro ‘choked’ by tossing out Reflecting Pool ‘vandalism’ case against Olympian: ‘Folded like an umbrella’
- [OpsLens](https://opslens.com/she-choked-trump-really-disappointed-with-jeanine-pirro-says-his-u-s-attorney-folded-like-an-umbrella) — ‘She choked’: Trump ‘REALLY disappointed’ with Jeanine Pirro, says his U.S. attorney ‘folded like an umbrella’
- [WND](https://wnd.com/2026/08/she-choked-trump-really-disappointed-jeanine-pirro-says) — ‘She choked’: Trump ‘REALLY disappointed’ with Jeanine Pirro, says his U.S. attorney ‘folded like an umbrella’ * WorldNetDaily * by Joe Kovacs
- [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/aug/3/trump-says-jeanine-pirro-choked-reflecting-pool-case-folded-like) — Trump says Jeanine Pirro ‘choked’ in reflecting-pool case: ‘Folded like an umbrella’
- [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6006383-trump-slams-pirro-reflecting-pool) — Trump: Pirro ‘choked,’ ‘folded like an umbrella’ in Reflecting Pool case
- [Washington Examiner](https://washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4673049/trump-jeanine-pirro-choked-case-reflecting-pool-vandalism) — Trump chastizes Pirro over Reflecting Pool case: 'Folded like an umbrella'
- [NBC Connecticut](https://nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/donald-trump-jeaninie-pirro-reflecting-pool-case/3761274) — Trump says Jeanine Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' by dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism case
- [NBC Miami](https://nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/donald-trump-jeaninie-pirro-reflecting-pool-case/3841555) — Trump says Jeanine Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' by dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism case
- [NBC Philadelphia](https://nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/donald-trump-jeaninie-pirro-reflecting-pool-case/4442933) — Trump says Jeanine Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' by dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism case
- [NBC Washington](https://nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/donald-trump-jeaninie-pirro-reflecting-pool-case/4137869) — Trump says Jeanine Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' by dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism case
- [RedState](https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/08/03/pirro-rushes-to-the-white-house-after-trump-says-she-folded-like-an-umbrella-on-pool-vandal-n2205141) — Jeanine Pirro Rushes to the White House After Trump Says She 'Folded Like an Umbrella'
- [NBC Chicago](https://nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/donald-trump-jeaninie-pirro-reflecting-pool-case/3969998) — Trump says Jeanine Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' by dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism case
- [NBC Dallas-Fort Worth](https://nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/donald-trump-jeaninie-pirro-reflecting-pool-case/4057888) — Trump says Jeanine Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' by dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism case
- [WAGA](https://fox5atlanta.com/news/trump-criticizes-jeanine-pirro-over-dropped-reflecting-pool-charges-she-choked) — Trump criticizes Jeanine Pirro over dropped Reflecting Pool charges: 'She choked'
- [Fox 10 Phoenix](https://fox10phoenix.com/news/trump-criticizes-jeanine-pirro-over-dropped-reflecting-pool-charges-she-choked) — Trump criticizes Jeanine Pirro over dropped Reflecting Pool charges: 'She choked'
- [WOFL](https://fox35orlando.com/news/trump-criticizes-jeanine-pirro-over-dropped-reflecting-pool-charges-she-choked) — Trump criticizes Jeanine Pirro over dropped Reflecting Pool charges: 'She choked'
- [KDFW](https://fox4news.com/news/trump-criticizes-jeanine-pirro-over-dropped-reflecting-pool-charges-she-choked) — Trump criticizes Jeanine Pirro over dropped Reflecting Pool charges: 'She choked'
- [Fox5 DC](https://fox5dc.com/news/trump-criticizes-jeanine-pirro-over-dropped-reflecting-pool-charges-she-choked) — Trump criticizes Jeanine Pirro over dropped Reflecting Pool charges: 'She choked'
- [WNYW](https://fox5ny.com/news/trump-criticizes-jeanine-pirro-over-dropped-reflecting-pool-charges-she-choked) — Trump criticizes Jeanine Pirro over dropped Reflecting Pool charges: 'She choked'
- [Spectrum News](http://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/politics/2026/08/03/trump-pirro-choked-reflecting-pool) — Trump says Pirro 'choked' on Reflecting Pool vandalism case
- [Spectrum Local News](https://spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/politics/2026/08/03/trump-pirro-choked-reflecting-pool) — Trump says Pirro 'choked' on Reflecting Pool vandalism case
- [Bay News 9](http://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/politics/2026/08/03/trump-pirro-choked-reflecting-pool) — Trump says Pirro 'choked' on Reflecting Pool vandalism case
- [Spectrum News 13](http://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/politics/2026/08/03/trump-pirro-choked-reflecting-pool) — Trump says Pirro 'choked' on Reflecting Pool vandalism case
- [Breitbart](https://breitbart.com/news/trump-says-pirro-folded-like-an-umbrella-in-bid-to-drop-reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges) — Trump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
- [NBC LA](https://nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/donald-trump-jeaninie-pirro-reflecting-pool-case/3925162) — Trump says Jeanine Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' by dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism case
- [NBC Bay Area](https://nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/donald-trump-jeaninie-pirro-reflecting-pool-case/4123011) — Trump says Jeanine Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' by dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism case

## Questions

**What did Donald Trump say about Jeanine Pirro?**

Donald Trump said US Attorney Jeanine Pirro ‘choked’ and ‘folded like an umbrella’ after she moved to drop charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The digests from Action News 5, Fox 19 Now, The Columbian, and the Oskaloosa Herald all carried these remarks.

**Why did Jeanine Pirro drop the charges?**

The digests do not explain why Jeanine Pirro moved to drop the charges against the former Olympian. They only report that Trump criticised her decision and that The Globe & Mail described it as a rare instance of defiance during his second term.

**Which outlets reported on Trump’s criticism of Pirro?**

Five outlets ran digests of the story: The Globe & Mail, Oskaloosa Herald, Action News 5, Fox 19 Now, and The Columbian. All quoted Trump’s remarks, but no right-rated outlet covered the story, according to the digests provided.

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