Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has come out strongly in support of Donald Trump’s latest move against legal firms that represented his adversaries. Speaking on CBS’s “Face the Nation”, Graham said that law firms that allegedly worked against Trump should face the consequences of their actions.
“Private businesses helped the government destroy Trump’s life,” Graham said, adding that many people believe the Justice Department was used as a political weapon to derail Trump’s campaign, business interests, and family. “If these people involved pay a price, they have no one but themselves to blame,” he declared.
His comments come as Trump continues his crackdown on law firms, signing executive orders aimed at restricting firms involved in past investigations against him.
Trump Signs Executive Order Against Law Firm Paul, Weiss
On Friday, Trump signed a new executive order targeting the New York-based law firm Paul, Weiss. The order suspended security clearances for the firm’s employees and restricted their access to federal buildings and officials. This is the third such move against a major law firm in recent months.
The firm has yet to release an official response, but legal experts believe the order could set a dangerous precedent. Critics argue that Trump’s actions are a direct attack on legal professionals who played a role in past cases against him.
Just before signing the order, Trump spoke at the Department of Justice, where he lashed out at the federal investigations that targeted him. He called them “corrupt and politically motivated”, vowing to hold those involved accountable.
“We’re turning the page on four long years of corruption, weaponization, and surrender to violent criminals,” Trump said. “We are restoring fair, equal, and impartial justice under the constitutional rule of law.”
Trump’s Ongoing Battle with Law Firms
This is not the first time Trump has gone after legal firms tied to investigations against him.
- In February, Trump signed an order targeting Covington & Burling, a firm representing Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led investigations into Trump.
- Earlier this month, he suspended the security clearances of attorneys at Perkins Coie, a law firm linked to Democratic-funded opposition research into Trump’s ties with Russia.
- A federal judge later blocked Trump’s order against Perkins Coie, ruling that it violated First Amendment rights.
Despite legal pushback, Trump shows no signs of slowing down in his battle against the firms that worked against him.
“We have a lot of law firms we’re going to be going after because they were very dishonest people,” Trump stated last week. “So bad for our country.”
Graham Justifies Trump’s Actions
During his interview, Graham made it clear that he believes these law firms were pushing political agendas rather than legal arguments.
“Jack Smith was politically motivated,” Graham said. “The Russian hoax should have sent people to jail, but it didn’t. The Steele Dossier was a lie, yet it was used against Trump. The January 6 prosecution is politically driven.”
He defended Trump’s approach, saying, “If people tried to destroy President Trump, I don’t mind him going after them in a lawful way.”
This latest wave of legal battles adds another layer of tension to Trump’s already heated post-presidency. As the 2024 election approaches, his legal fights could play a crucial role in shaping his political future.
Final Thoughts
Trump’s war against his legal adversaries is far from over. His latest executive orders show that he is willing to use his power to take action against law firms that played a role in cases against him. While his supporters believe this is justified payback, critics argue that it is an abuse of power.
As legal battles continue to unfold, one thing is certain—Trump isn’t backing down. Whether his actions will hold up in court remains to be seen, but the political and legal drama is only getting started.
