Trump Targets WilmerHale Over Mueller’s Past Employment

President Donald Trump has escalated his actions against WilmerHale, the law firm previously associated with Robert Mueller, by signing an executive order that addresses perceived risks from the firm. The order, detailed on the White House website, aims to mitigate potential threats to national security, citing Mueller's past employment with WilmerHale as a significant concern.

The move comes amidst ongoing tensions between Trump and Mueller, who led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Bloomberg reports that Trump's executive order specifically targets WilmerHale, suspending the security clearances of its employees. This decision has sparked a wave of discussions and debates across various media platforms, including The Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report, which have covered the implications of this executive action.

The order not only highlights the strained relationship between Trump and Mueller but also raises questions about the broader impact on legal firms and their employees' ability to work on sensitive government projects. As the situation develops, the political and legal communities are closely watching how this executive order will be implemented and its potential ramifications on national security and legal practices.

• Donald Trump
• Robert Mueller
• WilmerHale

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