# Trump’s Shady Law Firm Deals Implode as He Scrambles to Hide Secrets Messages

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Podcast: [Sidebar with Katie Phang](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang-7778035)
Published: 2026-07-16T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Why is Trump refusing to disclose his communications with Boris Epshteyn and Steve Bannon over his deals with those mega law firms last year to avoid getting hit with Executive Orders? Katie Phang details what a current lawsuit brought by the American Bar Association has revealed thus far and why it all stinks of a cover-up. Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/phang! #honeylovepod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

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