Government Weaponization and Trump Executive Order
Fox News host Will Cain discusses government weaponization and a federal judge blocking a Trump executive order targeting Democrat-linked law firm Perkins Coie.
Key Points
- Trump administration accused Perkins Coie of undermining democratic elections and integrity of courts
- Order labeled as 'weaponization' against political opponents
- Similar executive order targeted law firm Covington & Burling earlier
- White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment
Pros
- Federal judge blocks Trump administration from enforcing executive order targeting Perkins Coie
- Judge rules the order unconstitutional and a violation of due process protections
Cons
- Executive order sought to penalize Perkins Coie by stripping security clearances and terminating contracts
- Perkins Coie argued the order would cause significant harm to the firm's business