Trump Expands Attacks on Law Firms, Singling Out Paul, Weiss
Briefly

In a show of escalating tension, President Trump signed an executive order on Friday against Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, seeking to suspend security clearances and limit the firm's employees' access to government facilities and contracts. This order comes after a federal judge indicated similar actions against another law firm, Perkins Coie, likely violated constitutional mandates. Trump's actions underscore his intent to retaliate against those opposing him, particularly former lawyer Mark Pomerantz, who previously attempted to build a criminal case against him, labeling him as unethical in a recent speech.
President Trump signed an executive order to suspend security clearances at Paul, Weiss law firm, stressing a review of their alignment with national interest.
The executive order aims to limit Paul, Weiss employees' access to government jobs and contracts, indicating a punishment for the firm and one of its lawyers.
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