The memo strips Jack Smith's attorney of his security clearance as well as any other attorneys at the firm who assisted Smith while he was investigating Trump.

The order would suspend the security clearance of lawyers at Covington & Burling who the Trump administration concludes are involved in representing Jack Smith.

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

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.”

Covington, a prominent D.C. law firm, is the latest target of the President’s campaign of retribution over the criminal investigations that dogged him before he returned to office.

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

Covington said the firm is representing Smith “in his personal, individual capacity” and that the representation began him when it appeared he would be under investigation.

President Trump on Tuesday signed a memo suspending security clearances for a number of outside lawyers who are defending former special counsel Jack Smith in his personal capacity. White House

President Donald Trump has ordered the suspension of security clearances for attorneys at Covington & Burling, a law firm involved in providing legal services to special counsel Jack Smith. This move is part of Trump's campaign to retaliate against those involved in criminal investigations against him.