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Trump Issues Executive Order Suspending Security Clearances at Perkins Coie Law Firm

President Trump suspends security clearances at Perkins Coie, citing ties to the discredited Steele dossier and alleged unlawful practices.

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  1. Trump targets security clearances of law firm entangled in 2016 Russia investigation

    The sanction against Perkins Coie is the latest in a series of retributive moves by Trump and his administration targeting a broad cross-section of perceived adversaries, including Justice Department prosecutors, career intelligence officials and most recently private-practice attorneys.

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  2. Trump Nixes Security Clearance for 'Russiagate' Law Firm

    The debunked dossier, authored by former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele, alleged that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election on behalf of Trump and that members of the Trump campaign conspired or coordinated with the Russian government.

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Updated: Mar 6th, 2025, 8:37 PM ET

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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to suspend the security clearances of employees at Perkins Coie, a law firm linked to the Steele dossier. Trump labeled the firm’s actions as 'weaponization' against a political opponent, alleging unethical 'lawfare' and discriminatory practices. The order, also targeting the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, is part of a broader campaign against perceived adversaries since Trump took office. While the Steele dossier has been largely discredited, it has been a focal point in ongoing debates about election integrity and foreign interference.


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  • Trump's executive order to suspend security clearances at Perkins Coie is seen as a move against perceived adversaries from the 2016 election and Russia investigation.

  • The action is part of a broader strategy by Trump to deter future inquiries into his conduct, reflecting a pattern of targeting those involved in investigations against him.

  • While the Steele dossier has been largely discredited, Trump continues to leverage its flaws to undermine the legitimacy of the Russia investigation.


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