David Hearn
ON THE RECORD · 5 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I just want to thank everyone who's out here supporting me and everyone across the country.”
David Hearn · said 2026-09-04 · reported 2026-09-04
Hearn spoke to reporters after the hearing and thanked his supporters.
“This is about defending democracy.”
David Hearn · said 2026-09-04 · reported 2026-09-04
Hearn told reporters after the hearing that the case was about defending democracy.
“I didn't vandalize anything,”
David Hearn · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Hearn told The Washington Post after his June arrest that he had not vandalized the Reflecting Pool.
“I didn't destroy or break or peel anything. By the time I realized what was going on, I was being put in handcuffs.”
David Hearn · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Hearn told The Washington Post he had only reached into the water to feel a detached liner piece and was then handcuffed.
“I want to thank my lawyers for making sure that this case is represented well, and I just want to say it's not about me,”
David Hearn · said 2026-09-04 · reported 2026-09-04
Hearn thanked his lawyers and said the case was not about him personally.