Many associates and partners are leaving firms that supported Trump, particularly those involved in controversial pro bono payments. Others are relieved to avoid negative publicity. However, associates at firms representing Trump or his enterprises feel constrained from publicly criticizing him. Ryan Powers, a former associate, asserts he was terminated for writing critical op-eds about Trump's administration without prior approval. His termination was swift and left no room for negotiation, highlighting the pressures associates face regarding their personal opinions.
"The next day, I wrote an article about the Trump administration's ability to track protestors and the grave First Amendment concerns it raised. I gave the firm an opportunity to review it, made clear the views articulated were entirely my own, and emphasized that the piece addressed urgent issues of public concern."
"Ryan Powers, formerly of the elite firm, claims he was fired after writing op-eds that were critical of the Trump administration, without first obtaining approval."
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