In a move that signals his ongoing battle against past legal adversaries, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order restricting the former law firm of Robert Mueller, the special counsel who led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
The order directly penalizes WilmerHale, the firm where Mueller worked before and after his tenure as special counsel. It revokes security clearances, cancels government contracts, and limits the firm’s access to federal buildings—effectively freezing them out of key government dealings.
Since reclaiming the Oval Office, Trump has wasted no time settling scores with law firms that played a role in lawsuits and investigations against him. WilmerHale now joins a growing list of “Big Law” firms targeted by executive actions, with some already pushing back through legal complaints while others have reportedly negotiated settlements with the administration.
Mueller’s investigation, often dismissed by Trump as the “Russia hoax,” led to convictions of six Trump associates but found no conclusive evidence of criminal collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. However, the probe left a lasting mark on Trump’s presidency—one he clearly hasn’t forgotten.
With this latest move, Trump continues his pattern of using executive power to reshape the legal landscape surrounding his presidency. Whether this sparks further legal battles remains to be seen, but one thing is certain—Trump is keeping his promise to take on the institutions he believes worked against him.
