President Donald Trump has signed an executive order revoking law firm Jenner & Block LLP’s security clearances and federal contracts, citing its role in politically motivated legal battles and discriminatory practices. This bold move intensifies Trump’s fight against what he calls the “weaponization of the legal system” by entrenched political elites.
Trump’s Executive Order Targets Jenner & Block
The executive order revokes security clearances for all firm members and nullifies federal contracts with Jenner & Block, a firm with deep ties to anti-Trump legal operations. White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf justified the move, stating:
“This is a law firm that has engaged in invidious, racially and sexually discriminatory practices. It has also participated in the weaponization of the legal system against American principles and values.”
Weissman’s Role and the Mueller Connection
A central factor behind the order is Jenner & Block’s association with Andrew Weissman, a former federal prosecutor and lead investigator in Robert Mueller’s controversial Russia probe. Trump has long accused Weissman of running a politically motivated witch hunt, and the firm’s decision to rehire him only reinforced suspicions of its partisan alignment.
🚨NEW: Trump signs an Executive Order taking action against the law firm of Jenner & Block which employed Andrew Weissmann after he came off of the Mueller investigation.
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The executive order also criticizes the firm’s legal activism, including its opposition to deporting violent illegal immigrants and its stance on gender identity policies. The White House framed these positions as contrary to American interests, further justifying its move to cut ties.
🚨NEW: President Trump signs executive order targeting Jenner & Block Law Firm, for the role it played in the Mueller investigation.
Signaling out Andrew Weissmann, who was a top deputy of Mueller in the Russia hoax, calling him “the main culprit” and a “bad guy.”
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Jenner & Block Fires Back, Cites Legal Precedent
The law firm quickly issued a strongly worded statement, arguing that Trump’s order is an unconstitutional attack on their right to represent clients. A firm spokesperson defended their work, stating:
“We have had a long history representing clients, paid and pro bono, in their most difficult matters since 1914. Today, we have been named in an Executive Order similar to one which has already been declared unconstitutional by a federal court.”
This likely refers to a previous executive order targeting Perkins Coie LLP, a law firm deeply involved in the Steele Dossier scandal, which faced similar contract revocations before a federal judge temporarily blocked parts of the order.
Notably, Trump withdrew an executive order against Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison after the firm reportedly agreed to reconsider its practices and cooperate with administration priorities.
Constitutional Challenges on the Horizon?
Legal experts suggest Jenner & Block could challenge the order in court, arguing:
- First Amendment Violations – The firm could claim Trump is retaliating against them for their legal representation of politically charged clients.
- Due Process Issues – Revoking security clearances and federal contracts without individualized hearings may violate procedural due process rights.
- Separation of Powers – Courts may question whether Trump’s executive authority extends to barring law firms from federal work based on their ideological positions.
If Jenner & Block follows Perkins Coie’s path, expect a high-profile legal battle over the limits of executive power and political bias in legal institutions.
Trump’s latest move sends a strong message to politically connected law firms: weaponizing the legal system will come with consequences. But with the courts weighing in, will this executive order stand, or will the Deep State once again shield its own?