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Trump Targets Lawyers Defending Jack Smith

President Trump ordered the suspension of security clearances for Covington & Burling lawyers who provided pro bono legal services to Special Counsel Jack Smith. This action, part of Trump’s broader campaign of retribution against those involved in investigating him, targets the firm despite their assertion that they only represented Smith personally. The memo, directed at Attorney General Pam Bondi, cites concerns about the “weaponization of the judicial process,” echoing Republican claims of partisan bias within the Justice Department. This follows previous attempts by Trump to revoke clearances from perceived political opponents.

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Trump Targets Law Firm Representing Jack Smith, Escalating Political Retribution

Trump’s recent executive action targeting Covington and Burling LLP, the law firm representing former Special Counsel Jack Smith, is a blatant escalation of his attacks against perceived political enemies. The sheer transparency of this action is shocking; there’s no pretense of adhering to established norms or legal processes. The firm, which represents Smith in a personal capacity, vehemently denies any involvement in Smith’s investigations of Trump.

This memo, signed by Trump, directs the Office of Management and Budget to scrutinize all government contracts held by the firm. Beyond that, the action goes even further; it strips Smith’s attorney, along with any other firm attorneys who assisted Smith during his investigations, of their security clearances.… Continue reading

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