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Trump Suspends Security Clearances for Lawyers Supporting Smith

2/28/2025

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In a bold move, President Trump has suspended security clearances for lawyers at Covington & Burling who offered pro bono support to special counsel Jack Smith. This decision underscores Trump's escalating retaliation against those he views as political adversaries, intensifying the battle surrounding ongoing investigations into his actions.

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In a bold move, President Trump has suspended security clearances for lawyers at Covington & Burling who offered pro bono support to special counsel Jack Smith. This decision underscores Trump's escalating retaliation against those he views as political adversaries, intensifying the battle surrounding ongoing investigations into his actions.