In a significant move, the law firm Skadden Arps has reached a $100 million pro bono agreement with former President Trump. This deal comes amid pressure from various quarters and is seen as a way to avert a potentially punitive executive order. Trump announced that this arrangement will provide him with extensive legal services while simultaneously avoiding a clash with the administration. The agreement has raised questions regarding the motivations behind such a settlement, particularly in the context of ongoing legal battles between Trump and major law firms.