Trump attorney sends Bannon cease and desist letter over 'disparaging' comments

ABC ^ | January 3, 2017 | By JOHN SANTUCCI

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Lawyers on behalf of President Donald Trump sent a letter Wednesday night to former White House Chief Strategist Stephen Bannon demanding he refrain from making disparaging comments against the president and his family. Interested in Donald Trump? Add Donald Trump as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Donald Trump news, video, and analysis from ABC News. Donald Trump Add Interest

The letter comes after excerpts from a forthcoming book by journalist Michael Wolff were made public Wednesday, causing a stir.

Trump attorney Charles J. Harder of the firm Harder Mirell & Abrams LLP, said in a statement, "This law firm represents President Donald J. Trump and Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. On behalf of our clients, legal notice was issued today to Stephen K. Bannon, that his actions of communicating with author Michael Wolff regarding an upcoming book give rise to numerous legal claims including defamation by libel and slander, and breach of his written confidentiality and non-disparagement agreement with our clients. Legal action is imminent."

[tomkat]

Trump wouldn’t risk his entire life’s reputation on LOSING to Crooked Hellary Clinton

Loved Onyx's 'lmao' post yesterday re this point  :-))

[frnewsjunkie]

Bannon wants to make Trump out to be the “child” figure the left is painting... give them fodder. Trump is far ahead of the media and the establishment... way ahead of them all!

Trump does things HIS way and so far, he’s done more for the country than any other president. the left won’t report any of it, but it will become evident to everyone .. success comes to the surface.. it will effect us all.

Bannon is not only ugly and unkempt looking.. he’s a traitor.

[TexasGunLover]

I actually said, many times during the primary and general, that is is quite possible Trump had no idea that he’d go this far and was mainly just doing it as a publicity stunt, like last time. Except it got legs this time and here we are.

This has always been my thought as well. We'll know if that's the case based on if he runs for a second term or not. If he doesn't, it's pretty much solid proof he didn't want to be President, nor intended to win.

Don't get me wrong, I like a lot of what he does and says, but he's never struck me as a genuine person or man of character.

[Guenevere]

bump

[Magnum44]

They gone full circle.

Full retard. Never go full retard.

[ScottinVA]

I can’t help but wonder if someone found evidence of some kind of perverse proclivities on Bannon and gave him directions on how to avoid it all going public.

[frnewsjunkie]

Trump went into this to WIN... he would not get into anything he did not aim to win ... his life is one of winning.. he’s no sluggard. He wants no “loss” on his record.

[robroys woman]

My sentiments exactly.

[niteowl77]

but he's never struck me as a genuine person or man of character

Unlike the guy your tagline quotes, right?

[robroys woman]

This is interesting:
http://amp.dailycaller.com/2018/01/03/bannon-trump-tower-meeting-with-russians-was-treasonous/

[TTFlyer]

SHOVE IT

[frnewsjunkie]

He’s gone public on HIS perverse whatever? I have not read any of his lies... don’t aim to. No matter what one does or thinks.. reading/hearing trash stays in the mind somewhere and then makes “opinions” for us.. unaware of where we got those opinions.

[TexasGunLover]

Trump went into this to WIN... he would not get into anything he did not aim to win ... his life is one of winning.. he’s no sluggard. He wants no “loss” on his record.

I agree, if he runs for re-election.

[TexasGunLover]

SHOVE IT

Nice argument. Would you agree that if he chooses not to run for re-election, that it's even conceivably possible he didn't want to win and it was just for publicity?

[TexasGunLover]

Unlike the guy your tagline quotes, right?

I personally know the man in my tagline and know he's a man of character. I don't agree with his stance on some policies, but also know the type of man he is.

[TTFlyer]

Your blind ignorance of Trump’s work ethic and love for our country would be astonishing if not for your nose being up 6 feet up Jeb’s and the rest of the Bushie’s ass.

Go to hell.

[TTFlyer]

P.S. You’re not worth “arguing” with as evidenced by Jeb! spending millions for winning NOTHING. Zip. Zero. Nada.

Buzz off, GOPe jackass.

[TexasGunLover]

Your blind ignorance of Trump’s work ethic and love for our country would be astonishing if not for your nose being up 6 feet up Jeb’s and the rest of the Bushie’s ass.

Nice logical discussion. I have like for Jeb and would never vote for him over a conservative. However, Trump, in the past as a self-declared democrat, and a past Hillary supporter has always made me worry. Like I said, and you obviously didn't read, I like a lot of what he does and says, but he's not a man of character.

[Alas Babylon!]

Some things are actually ordained in Heaven.

I am of the belief that God Himself has steered Donald Trump into the presidency; not for Trump’s aggrandization, but for the Glory of God, to show the world He is the Great I AM, and the USA many true believers still matter to Him, and He has heard their prayers.

It would not be the first time God has used an imperfect human vessel to let His glory be known. Sure, Trump has his issues and legitimate problems, but that he has succeeded even so, is evidence of God’s glory.

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I would assume that anyone working in the WH, particularly at Bannon’s level, is required to sign an NDA.