President Donald Trump met with Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., at the White House on Tuesday. The meeting came just days after Trump publicly stated that Pirro "folded like an umbrella" in her handling of the case involving the reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia had recently announced that it would not bring charges against the individuals involved in the incident. This decision by Pirro's office was met with strong criticism from the President.

Sources close to the situation indicated that Pirro's position appeared secure following the meeting. The U.S. Attorney's Office had previously stated that the individuals involved in the reflecting pool incident did not violate any laws, leading to the decision not to press charges.

The meeting between the President and the U.S. attorney suggests ongoing discussions about the administration's approach to prosecutions and the President's expectations of federal prosecutors.

Trump's public comments about Pirro's handling of the case were unusual, as presidents typically do not comment on the specific prosecutorial decisions of U.S. attorneys, especially those involving low-level offenses. His remarks highlighted a potential tension between the President's desire for certain outcomes and the independent judgment of federal prosecutors.

Pirro, who was appointed U.S. attorney for D.C. in 2018, oversees a significant jurisdiction that handles a wide range of federal cases. Her office's decisions are often subject to scrutiny, but direct public criticism from the President is rare.

Legal experts have noted that while the President appoints U.S. attorneys, they are expected to exercise independent judgment in their prosecutorial decisions, guided by the law and evidence. The President's public criticism could be seen as an attempt to influence future decisions or express dissatisfaction with past ones.

It remains unclear if any specific outcomes were discussed or decided upon during the White House meeting, beyond the apparent reassurance of Pirro's continued tenure. The incident underscores the complex relationship between the executive branch and the Department of Justice's prosecutorial offices.