Marc Elias Declares Unwavering Fight Against Trump on 60 Minutes

New York, NY — Lawyer Marc Elias recently appeared on CBS‘s 60 Minutes, where he spoke candidly about his ongoing legal battle with former President Donald Trump. Elias, who served as general counsel for Hillary Clinton‘s 2016 campaign, has been a vocal critic of Trump since he announced his candidacy in June 2015.

During the interview, Elias detailed the hardships he faced following Trump’s election in 2016, emphasizing that his efforts to protect voting rights were met with significant challenges. Despite winning some legal battles, Elias’s team ultimately lost the election, which he attributes in part to Trump’s disdain for democracy.

“Trump has shown a consistent pattern of undermining free and fair elections,” Elias stated. “I have endured his scurrilous attacks for years and refuse to back down.”

Elias highlighted Trump’s personal grievances against him, explaining that the former president’s animosity stems from his legal work on behalf of Clinton and his successes in court against Trump’s claims after the 2020 election.

The tension escalated when a federal judge recently blocked a Trump executive order aimed at penalizing Elias’s law firm, Perkins Coie, for its past representation of Clinton. In its ruling, the court acknowledged Trump’s clear intent to intimidate legal professionals critical of him.

Discussing his 60 Minutes appearance, Elias reflected on the difficulty of finding other lawyers willing to publicly speak out against Trump. Many were concerned about potential repercussions from their own firms, showcasing the chilling effect Trump has had on the legal community.

“If you don’t play ball with us, maybe something really bad will happen to you,” Elias likened Trump’s tactics to those of a mob boss, emphasizing the fear that permeates through law firms facing Trump’s scrutiny.

Elias’s resolve to fight back against this intimidation is evident. “I will never stop fighting. I will always speak out,” he declared, affirming his commitment to defending democracy.

The 60 Minutes segment brought further attention to the ongoing conflict between Trump and multiple law firms as the former president faces backlash for attempting to silence critics through legal threats.

As the political climate continues to shift, Elias remains a key figure in the fight for voter rights and accountability within the government. His message is clear: he will not be silenced.