In "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," author Michael Wolff details the challenges faced by Trump’s aides, particularly Bannon and Priebus, in securing high-quality legal representation. They encountered significant resistance from premier law firms, which declined to take on the case predominantly due to concerns over potential backlash from their younger attorneys. These firms feared that representing Trump could lead to reputational risks and possible public disgrace if conflicts arose.

Ultimately, the rejection came from nine prominent legal firms. Their hesitance was fueled by the belief that Trump might not only denounce them publicly during difficult times, but also risk refusing to pay their fees, thus leaving them vulnerable. This situation underlines the complicated dynamics and apprehensions surrounding Trump's controversial presence and the subsequent decisions made by his closest advisors.