In fact, the evidence pointed to a completely different cause of the damage. And for something as frivolous as diverting the blame for poor workmanship on a pool. American taxpayers paid for the initial renovations that appear to have used inappropriate materials to seal the pool surface. Trump is insisting the liner was cut, but regardless, if Hearn didn’t cut it, he shouldn’t be prosecuted for doing so. Witnesses say they only saw him grab hold of a liner that was already peeled and flapping.