Whistleblower's lawyer sends cease-and-desist to White House counsel

What he's saying: The lawyer, Andrew Bakaj, pointed to multiple incidents, including one in September when Trump said the whistleblower was "almost a spy" and asked if those listening knew "what we used to do in the old days" to spies.

• "As the leader of the world's remaining global superpower, the words of the president carry great weight and have the ability to change the course of history."
• "Respectfully, your client's rhetoric and behavior fall well beneath the dignity of the office."
• "Let me be clear: should any harm befall any suspected named whistleblower or their family, the blame will rest squarely with your client."

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