[unclebucknasty]

It's exactly what it is. And, the seemingly haphazard, unpredictable nature of it is a feature, serving as perfect cover:

"Why these exemptions?"

"Who knows? None of it makes sense."

But, of course, it does.

It's also consistent with other, publicly-wielded cudgels, like the law-firm extortions under threat of executive orders.

[sitkack]

People should be more alarmed of these law firms, they will be used as his private army.

[belter]

People should be more alarmed, the bar does not expel the lawyers at those firms from the profession. They must be breaking every misconduct rule.

"The ABA rejects efforts to undermine the courts and the legal profession" - https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2...

Rule 8.4: Misconduct: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibili...

[rotexo]

I think his private armies are going to be his private armies. Think Wagner group, to be deployed domestically and in central/South America.

[freeone3000]

As opposed to his public army, which he actually does control as President of the United States. I’m alarmed of that.

[fundad]

I’m sure the richest corporations are rushing to retain these firms in an attempt to be on the winning side.

[FabHK]

"Nice smartphone business you have here..."