r/moderatepolitics • u/Interesting_Total_98 • 1d ago

News Article Trump Administration Sees Striking Exodus of Legal Talent

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/31/us/politics/trump-administration-exodus-of-lawyers.html
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u/A_Clockwork_Stalin 1d ago

It is well established that Donald Trump is willing to risk your law license to get what he wants. I don't know why anyone who intends to have a career in the legal field beyond this Administration would stick around.

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u/Ind132 1d ago

I have to think "Some of you may lose your law licenses, but it is a sacrifice I am willing to make."

(with apologizes to Lord Farquaad)