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GoreWon2000

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7. tRump copying Jeb Bush during 2000 coup

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue Mar 25, 2025, 01:32 PM

Mar 25

During the 2000 coup in Florida, Jeb Bush threatened Florida law firms who did business with the state of Florida that they would lose their Florida state business if they took Al Gore's case. I used to know one of the Florida lawyers Jeb retaliated against for taking Al Gore's case.

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Trump's crackdown on top law firms spreads to Congress [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 25 OP

Really a dumb move by the law firm roomtomove Mar 25 #1

Except Paul Weiss, the firm that capitulated, is not being targeted here. Scrivener7 Mar 25 #3

Bend the knee or face the dragon I guess. NoMoreRepugs Mar 25 #2

Trump continues to Shame members of Congress for all the World to see. riversedge Mar 25 #4

So the law firms are taking orders from a 34 count felon. travelingthrulife Mar 25 #5

This Bayard Mar 25 #6

tRump copying Jeb Bush during 2000 coup GoreWon2000 Mar 25 #7