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mahatmakanejeeves

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7. I'm sure we're about to hear what a low-IQ person he was, and how he begged Trump for a job.
Tue May 19, 2026, 06:42 AM
May 19
Brian P. Morrissey, ‘07 J.D.
Published: March 27, 2025
Author: Notre Dame Law School



President Trump has nominated Brian Morrissey to serve as General Counsel at the Department of the Treasury. Morrissey is currently a partner in the law firm of Sidley Austin LLP. During President Trump’s first term, Morrissey served as Deputy General Counsel for the Treasury Department and in senior Department of Justice roles. Morrissey has broad experience in government and private practice handling complex litigation, government investigations, and regulatory matters. He served as a law clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas of the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Diarmuid O’Scannlain of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

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Morrissey resigned but was "grateful" to work for Trump. democrank May 19 #1
WTF! Freaking freaks LymphocyteLover May 19 #9
He doesn't want to burn bridges SpankMe May 19 #14
I said this 2 days ago NJCher May 19 #2
"Can only settle viable lawsuits, and [this isn't] one. This is going to be a fight." mahatmakanejeeves May 19 #3
Fireworks NJCher May 19 #4
Thanks for sending me down the Harry Litman rabbit hole. mahatmakanejeeves May 19 #5
Also NJCher May 19 #6
That. "If this is litigated." They are planning to settle out of court. trump settling with trump. erronis May 19 #12
Especially since the lawsuit was dismissed, with prejudice, with zero mention of a settlement. Ms. Toad May 19 #13
there SHOULD be mass resignations from the DOJ... where are those? LymphocyteLover May 19 #10
Why can't it just be killed ? dave99 May 19 #23
I'm sure we're about to hear what a low-IQ person he was, and how he begged Trump for a job. mahatmakanejeeves May 19 #7
He may have brought Trump some cofveve once. Ray Bruns May 19 #8
Former clerk for Clarence Thomas. Tells you how bad this truly is to be beyond the pale for that crew. ToxMarz May 19 #11
Another impeachable offense SpankMe May 19 #15
Coward. Say something you fool. BradBo May 19 #16
When Chump is finally IMPEACHED for the final time, I hope this guy is called to testify FakeNoose May 19 #17
This lawyer does not want to be disbarred LetMyPeopleVote May 19 #18
He lasted approximately 20 Scaramuccis. nt Wednesdays May 19 #19
no magat left behind. keep digging. more fodder for the democrats. pansypoo53219 May 19 #20
It's only $1,776,000,000, not $1,800,000,000. maxsolomon May 19 #21
Funding domestic terrorists dlk May 19 #22
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