Donald Trump has signed an executive order suspending security clearances held by lawyers at a law firm connected to Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated the president.

An executive order underscores the administration’s hostility toward the erstwhile special counsel.

President Donald Trump has ordered the suspension of any security clearances held by lawyers at a prominent Washington law firm who provided legal services to special counsel Jack Smith.

The move, signed by President Trump on Thursday, is a major escalation of his promise to pursue perceived foes.

The memorandum signed by Trump yanks the clearances of “Koski and all members, partners, and employees of Covington & Burling LLP who assisted former Special Counsel Jack Smith during his time as Special Counsel, pending a review and determination of their roles and responsibilities.”

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an order suspending security clearances for lawyers representing former Special Counsel Jack Smith and seeking to limit the U.S. government's business with their law firm,

The president appears to be moving full-steam ahead with his plan to pursue retribution against his political enemies.