Trump Orders Security Clearance Revocation For Perkins Coie Lawyers Over 2016 Election Ties

Federal security clearances held by attorneys at Perkins Coie LLP are being revoked under an order from President Donald Trump — following concerns over the firm’s past involvement in politically charged investigations. The directive also restricts the firm’s federal contracts and access to classified material.

The White House action stems from Perkins Coie’s role in assisting Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign — which included funding the controversial Steele dossier. That document — compiled by former British intelligence agent Christopher Steele — was used to justify surveillance on a Trump campaign aide despite its unverified claims. Investigators later determined the dossier was unreliable.

Trump’s executive order calls for immediate suspension of security clearances held by Perkins Coie employees while a review is conducted to determine if their access aligns with national security interests. Additionally — government agencies must disclose their financial ties to the firm and — where possible — terminate contracts.

Perkins Coie has also played a major role in challenging election laws nationwide — working to weaken voter ID requirements with backing from high-profile progressive donors. The administration has linked these efforts to broader attempts to influence election processes through legal action.

The executive order also raises concerns over the firm’s hiring practices — citing policies that allegedly prioritized racial quotas in employment decisions. The administration has vowed to eliminate such practices from organizations benefiting from federal funding.

This move comes as Trump continues to strip security clearances from individuals he sees as national security risks. Recent actions include revoking access for former intelligence officials who pushed false claims about Hunter Biden’s laptop.

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