Trump Orders Target Ex-Officials, Susman Godfrey Law Firm

Published APR 10·Updated APR 11

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Above: U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order at the White House on April 9, 2025. Image copyright: Saul Loeb/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images

The Spin

Republican narrative

It's necessary to hold accountable Krebs and Taylor, who violated the public trust and were derelict in their duties during Trump's first term. They weaponized their positions to stifle free speech and undermine election integrity. In addition, Susman Godfrey is another law firm that weaponized the legal system to degrade election quality and must face the consequences.

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Democratic narrative

Trump is fixated on political payback on anyone who opposed him during his first term and in between his terms. This campaign of retribution is an unprecedented abuse of presidential power. It creates a chilling effect on free speech and legal representation and undermines democratic institutions and the independence of the justice system. It also spreads his lies about the 2020 election.

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