Trump signed an executive order Tuesday targeting Jenner & Block, according to The Wall Street Journal. The order revokes security clearances for the firm’s lawyers, restricts access to federal buildings, and directs agencies to terminate federal contracts with Jenner and its clients. Trump cited the firm’s ties to Andrew Weissmann, a key prosecutor in the Mueller investigation, and accused the firm of weaponizing pro bono work against his administration. Similar orders against other firms have drawn legal challenges, with one rescinded after a firm cut a deal with Trump.
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00:02President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday targeting Jenner and Block,
00:05according to the Wall Street Journal. The order revokes security clearances
00:08for the firm's lawyers, restricts access to federal buildings,
00:11and directs agencies to terminate federal contracts with Jenner and its clients.
00:16Trump cited the firm's ties to Andrew Weissman, a key prosecutor in the Mueller investigation,
00:20and accused the firm of weaponizing pro bono work against his administration.
00:25Similar orders against other firms have drawn legal challenges,
00:28with one rescinded after a firm cut a deal with Trump.
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