Key facts
- U.S. Attorney General Matthew Blanche has expressed support for prosecutor Matthew Pirro.
- President Donald Trump had previously criticized Pirro's handling of a Reflecting Pool vandalism case.
U.S. Attorney General Matthew Blanche has publicly backed prosecutor Matthew Pirro, who recently faced criticism from President Donald Trump. The criticism stemmed from Pirro's handling of a case involving vandalism at the Reflecting Pool. Blanche's statement of support indicates a defense of his colleague against the President's remarks.