Mueller report prosecutor's law firm targeted in new Trump executive order

• Jenner & Block also represents clients that are challenging some of the Trump administration's policies, per Reuters.

State of play: Trump singled out Andrew Weissmann at Jenner & Block, who helped Mueller investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election.

• "Jenner was 'thrilled' to re-hire the unethical Andrew Weissmann after his time engaging in partisan prosecution as part of Robert Mueller's entirely unjustified investigation," the executive order said.

What they're saying: "We remain focused on serving and safeguarding our clients' interests with the dedication, integrity, and expertise that has defined our firm for more than one hundred years and will pursue all appropriate remedies," a Jenner & Block spokesperson said in a statement.

Friction point: Biden-era officials and nonprofits told the Wall Street Journal they have had trouble finding lawyers to defend them, as Trump's crackdown on lawyers has had a chilling effect on the legal field.

Context: Earlier this month, Trump signed an executive order suspending the security clearances for employees of a different law firm, Perkins Coie.

• A federal judge later blocked parts of the order after the law firm claimed that Trump's directive violated its rights to free speech and due process.

Zoom in: Trump on Tuesday ordered the suspension of security clearances held by Jenner & Block employees, pending a review of whether they were consistent with the national interest.

• Government contractors were also told to disclose any business they conduct with the law firm and whether it is related to the subject of their government contract.
• Agency heads were directed to review contracts with Jenner & Block and, in many cases, terminate them.

Go deeper: Federal judge blocks parts of Trump's executive order targeting large law firm

Editor's note: This story has been updated with a spokesperson's statement.