President Trump Targets Perkins Coie With New Executive Order, Suspends Security Clearances Amid Broader Political Adversary Crackdown
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has initiated a directive to suspend security clearances for employees of Perkins Coie, linking the decision to the Seattle-based law firm’s involvement in various political and legal issues. The executive order, which was signed this past Thursday, took precedence over examining and possibly terminating governmental contracts with Perkins Coie, although no ongoing contracts were cited in federal records at the time of the announcement. Perkins Coie, a major legal player with substantial ties to the Democratic Party, has historically represented entities like the Democratic National Committee and high-profile campaigns … Read more