During a recent appearance on CNN’s 'The Source,' Republican commentator Scott Jennings addressed the Department of Justice’s decision to drop a case against Olympian David Hearn. The case centered on allegations of damage at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. While discussing the DOJ's handling of the matter with host Erica Hill, Jennings expressed strong disapproval of the government's actions, stating that Hearn 'ought to sue' the administration for the attempted prosecution.

The segment highlighted a disagreement regarding the appropriateness of the DOJ's initial pursuit of the case. Jennings characterized the legal action as an overreach, suggesting that the government’s decision to target an Olympian in this context warranted a retaliatory legal response. While the report focuses on Jennings' commentary, it notes that the DOJ has officially tossed the case, effectively ending the legal proceedings against Hearn. The discussion underscores ongoing tensions regarding how the Department of Justice selects and manages cases involving public landmarks and high-profile individuals. The Hill’s report frames the interaction as a critique of the Trump administration’s judicial priorities, though it does not provide the specific details of the alleged damage that initially prompted the investigation.