Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

mahatmakanejeeves

(70,757 posts)
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
Yesterday
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.

Recommendations

8 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

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