Trump Removes Security Clearances For Russia Hoax Lawyers

President Trump is taking decisive action against a law firm deeply connected to one of the most controversial chapters of his first term. By revoking security clearances from attorneys at Perkins Coie, Trump is settling scores with those behind the discredited Steele dossier that haunted his presidency.

At a Glance

  • Trump has revoked security clearances for attorneys at Perkins Coie, the law firm involved in funding the Steele dossier
  • The Executive Order targets the firm for “weaponization of government” against a political opponent
  • Special Counsel John Durham’s 2023 report concluded the FBI could not verify any substantive allegations from the dossier
  • The Clinton campaign and DNC paid over $1 million to Perkins Coie in 2016 to hire Fusion GPS and Christopher Steele
  • The order also mandates a review of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices at major law firms

Trump’s Retribution Against “Weaponization”

President Donald Trump has taken significant action against Perkins Coie, the law firm that played a central role in the creation of the infamous Steele dossier. In a move that supporters see as long-overdue accountability and critics view as retribution, Trump signed an Executive Order revoking security clearances for the firm’s attorneys. The order targets those involved in what Trump and his allies consider a politically motivated attack disguised as legitimate investigation.

While signing the order, Trump made his intentions clear about preventing similar situations in the future.

“This is an absolute honor to sign. What they’ve done is just terrible. It’s weaponization—you could say weaponization against a political opponent, and it should never be allowed to happen again,” Trump said.

They finally got what was coming to them.

The Steele Dossier Connection

Perkins Coie’s involvement in the anti-Trump operation began during the 2016 presidential campaign when the firm received over $1 million from Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee. This money financed opposition research through Fusion GPS, which hired former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele to compile what became known as the “Steele dossier” – a collection of unverified allegations about Trump’s supposed ties to Russia.

The dossier, despite being largely discredited, served as justification for FBI investigations into Trump’s campaign and fueled years of Russia collusion narratives in the media. Special Counsel John Durham’s 2023 report delivered a devastating blow to the dossier’s credibility, concluding that the FBI was unable to verify any substantive allegations it contained. The Federal Election Commission later fined both the DNC and Clinton campaign for improperly disclosing their payments to Perkins Coie.

Beyond Security Clearances: The DEI Connection

Trump’s Executive Order extends beyond security clearances to include a comprehensive review of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs at major law firms. The order characterizes Perkins Coie as engaging in “unlawful DEI practices” alongside their alleged weaponization of government powers. This aspect of the order aligns with broader conservative efforts to roll back DEI initiatives across government and private institutions.

Attorney General Pam Bondi also described the systematic approach they plan to take.

“We will investigate, eliminate, and penalize illegal DEI preferences, mandates, policies, programs, and activities,” Bondi stated.

It was a long time coming…

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