White House Orders Federal Agencies To Cut Ties With Perkins Coie Over Security Concerns

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order blocking attorneys at Perkins Coie LLP from holding security clearances — citing national security risks and the firm’s political connections. Federal agencies have also been directed to reassess and limit business relationships with the firm.

Perkins Coie played a critical role in advancing Democratic legal strategies over the years — including its involvement in producing the Steele dossier. The document — which alleged ties between Trump and Russia — was used by federal authorities to justify surveillance against his campaign. It was later discredited — with investigations revealing it contained unverified claims.

The executive order mandates that all agencies review security clearances held by individuals linked to the firm — suspending them while determining if their access aligns with national interests. It also limits new hiring of Perkins Coie attorneys within the federal government unless a waiver is granted.

Additionally — the order points to the firm’s legal efforts aimed at weakening voter ID laws and other election security measures. These efforts — backed by leftist donors — have been met with strong opposition from election integrity advocates.

Trump’s order also highlights the firm’s past hiring practices — which included race-based quotas that the administration has vowed to eliminate from organizations receiving federal funding. The White House has framed the action as part of a broader effort to prevent federal resources from being used to benefit firms involved in politically motivated legal battles.

This latest move follows a broader effort by Trump to reshape security policies — including stripping security access from intelligence officials who falsely suggested Hunter Biden’s laptop was Russian disinformation. The administration has signaled that additional security reviews of individuals and organizations with past political ties may follow.

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