President Donald J. Trump has taken steps to address potential risks associated with Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP by signing an Executive Order. This order suspends the security clearances of individuals at the law firm while a review is conducted to determine if these clearances align with national interests.
The Trump Administration has emphasized its commitment to safeguarding taxpayer funds. The administration stated it would no longer endorse activities that compromise community safety, impose burdens on local businesses, restrict constitutional freedoms, or undermine the integrity of American elections.
In addition, President Trump reiterated his commitment to ending what he describes as the "weaponization of government." He aims to protect the nation from partisan actors who may misuse their influence for political gain.
"Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to suspend security clearances held by individuals at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (Paul Weiss) pending a review of whether such clearances are consistent with the national interest."
"The Trump Administration will no longer support taxpayer funds from sponsoring activities that make our communities less safe, increase burdens on local businesses, limit constitutional freedoms, and degrade the quality of American elections."
"President Trump is delivering on his promise to end the weaponization of government and protect the nation from partisan actors who exploit their influence."