David Hearn
United StatesathleteMaleb. 19565.6Global Dominance: 0.27%David Hearn is a former U.S. Olympian and a three-time competitor in canoeing who was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge of destruction of government property after allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. At 67 years old, Hearn claimed he was inspecting the pool after a lengthy bike ride when he accidentally touched a hose used by National Park Service workers, leading to his arrest amidst a wave of security concerns following reported vandalism at the historic site.
Country presence
Recent news mentions
David Hearn is a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
White House pushes DoJ to revive reflecting pool case against Olympian | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2026-08-12
Trump claimed that David Hearn was tearing at the pool’s lining.
Trump admits reflecting pool makeover was rushed but renews vandalism claim | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-10
Former Olympic athlete David Hearn was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury following his arrest on a felony destruction of property charge.
Trump posts NPS witness account alleging Reflecting Pool vandalismUnited States· 2026-08-10David Hearn is a former Olympic rower who faces charges related to the reflecting pool's renovation.
Heijastusaltaan epäonnistunut remontti kuvastaa Trumpin hallinnon hajoamista
Finland· 2026-08-09
David Hearn warned that what happened to him could happen to anyone, calling it the kind of government overreach you'd expect from a dictatorship.
Todd Blanche risked a career for Trump. Now he’s attorney generalUnited States· 2026-08-08
David Hearn was arrested for allegedly damaging the blue lining of the reflecting pool.
«Ενοχοι» επειδή βολεύει | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Greece· 2026-08-07
David Hearn is a multiple Olympic participant and canoe athlete who was wrongfully accused of vandalism related to the Reflecting Pool.
Bundesstaatsanwältin Jeanine Pirro widersetzt sich Trump
Switzerland· 2026-08-07David Hearn faced federal charges related to the vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial pool.
Χωρίς πυξίδα προς τις ενδιάμεσες εκλογέςGreece· 2026-08-06
David Hearn is a former Olympic canoeist who was indicted for felony vandalism related to the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
Inside the explosive Oval Office showdown between Trump and Jeanine Pirro – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-08-05
David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, was indicted for felony vandalism related to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Reflecting Pool ‘vandalism’ saga: Inside the Oval Office showdown between Donald Trump and Jeanine Pirro
New Zealand· 2026-08-05David Hearn is a former Olympic canoeist who was indicted by Jeanine Pirro for felony vandalism but had the charges withdrawn.
Inside the showdown that saved a Trump true believer her job
Australia· 2026-08-05David Hearn was accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool but had charges dropped by Jeanine Pirro.
Los duros reveses que enfrenta Trump de parte de sus propios aliados
Panama· 2026-08-05
David Hearn is a former Olympic canoeist who faced felony charges related to vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, which were recently dropped.
Ex-Olympian weighing ‘all options’ after reflecting pool charges dropped | Washington DCUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-04
David Hearn is targeted by the Department of Justice over allegedly vandalizing the Reflecting Pool.
Suspect arrested on arson charge in connection with Old Trails FireUnited States· 2026-08-04
David Hearn is a former Olympic athlete who was accused of vandalizing the memorial.
US attorney confirms damage was caused by botched installation, not vandalismAustralia· 2026-08-04
David Hearn was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool but claimed he was merely examining the pool's coating.
Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in move to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
Canada· 2026-08-04David Hearn is an ex-Olympian targeted by the Department of Justice over allegedly vandalizing the Reflecting Pool.
Defense ‘absolutely’ concerned DOJ will file new Reflecting Pool chargesUnited States· 2026-08-04
David Hearn was wrongly accused of damaging the monument.
US President snaps on prosecutor Jeanine PirroAustralia· 2026-08-04
The DOJ dropped the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Trump disses Pirro over Reflecting Pool caseUnited States· 2026-08-04
David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, faced a felony property destruction charge related to the vandalism case.
Trump accuses Jeanine Pirro of ‘folding’ by dropping reflecting pool charges | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-03
David Hearn is a former Olympian who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Furious Trump considers removing Jeanine Pirro over Reflecting Pool filing, sources sayUnited States· 2026-08-03
Hearn was arrested and accused of vandalism related to the Reflecting Pool.
Die Posse um den Reflecting Pool - Politik
Germany· 2026-08-03It is dropping the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn that accused him of vandalizing the pool.
Residents return to ruin in Washington neighborhoodUnited States· 2026-08-03
The Justice Department is dropping the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn.
RFK Jr. defends handling of measles outbreakUnited States· 2026-08-02
David Hearn was definitively cleared of the accusation of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial.
Reflecting Pool e il restauro finito nel caos: scagionato Hearn, Trump ora se la prende con la Procura
Italy· 2026-08-02The new details come from the DOJ’s Friday filing announcing it was dropping the case against former Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the landmark.
What a new Justice Department filing says about the ‘botched’ Reflecting Pool renovationUnited States· 2026-08-02David Hearn was indicted on one count of felony destruction of property after U.S. Park Police alleged he pulled at the pool's protective coating.
Trump says he 'disagrees 100%' with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro over Reflecting Pool caseUnited States· 2026-08-02The Justice Department is dropping the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn.
Fatal shooting breaks out at an Idaho In-N-OutUnited States· 2026-08-02
David Hearn is a former Olympian who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Videos show several homes on fire in SpokaneUnited States· 2026-08-02
David Hearn is a former Olympian charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
U.S. Justice Department dismisses case against former Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting PoolCanada· 2026-08-02