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Trump's Legal Targeting Condemned as 'Abuse of Power'

4/16/2025

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Donald Trump's attack on the law firm Susman Godfrey has raised eyebrows, particularly due to its role in lawsuits against Fox News and Rudy Giuliani. A federal judge condemned Trump's punitive measures as a "shocking abuse of power." The resilience of four targeted firms indicates that standing firm may be a more effective strategy than submission.

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Donald Trump's attack on the law firm Susman Godfrey has raised eyebrows, particularly due to its role in lawsuits against Fox News and Rudy Giuliani. A federal judge condemned Trump's punitive measures as a "shocking abuse of power." The resilience of four targeted firms indicates that standing firm may be a more effective strategy than submission.