President Donald Trump has rescinded an executive order Thursday that focused on an international law firm.
According to the Associated Press, the executive order was taken back after the law firm promised to review its hiring practices and support White House initiatives by offering millions of dollars’ worth of free legal services.
Trump and Brad Karp, chairman of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Garrison & Wharton held a meeting over the order. The AP further reported that there have been a series of similar orders signed that have targeted.
This particular order threatened to suspend active security clearances of attorneys at the law firm, including terminating federal contracts.
In a statement from the White House, it said the law firm agreed to “take on a wide range of pro bono matters that represent the full spectrum of political viewpoints of our society.”
This includes disavowing the use of diversity, equity, and inclusions in its hiring practices, dedicating $40 million in free legal services to support the Trump administration, and assist in helping fight antisemitism and provide assistance for veterans.
“We are gratified that the President has agreed to withdraw the Executive Order concerning Paul, Weiss,” Karp said in a statement issued by the White House and in a post by Trump. “We look forward to an engaged and constructive relationship with the President and his Administration.”
Trump took to social media platform Truth Social to share the outcome of the meeting with Karp.
“Today, President Donald J. Trump agreed to withdraw his March 14, 2025, Executive Order regarding the Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP law firm (“Paul, Weiss”).” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
