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Trump targets law firm Paul Weiss in order restricting government access


Published on 2025-03-15 15:20:38 - Reuters
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  • U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday suspending security clearances for lawyers and other employees at New York law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, and restricting their access to federal buildings and officials.

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's legal actions against the law firm Paul Weiss, which represents Special Counsel Jack Smith. Trump has issued an order restricting government access to his records, specifically targeting Paul Weiss. This move comes in the context of ongoing legal battles where Trump is attempting to limit the scope of investigations into his actions, particularly those related to the January 6 Capitol riot and the handling of classified documents. The order aims to prevent what Trump describes as an "overreach" by the government, asserting that the law firm's involvement represents a conflict of interest. This legal maneuver is part of a broader strategy by Trump to challenge the investigations against him, arguing that they are politically motivated.

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