I think it’s pretty hard to show an employee is not acting in an official duty in regards to work material. I don’t think this is a sound legal opinion.

> it’s pretty hard to show an employee is not acting in an official duty

Not if they’re violating a court order without executive privilege.

Wick officially works for the USDS and CFPB. If Bessent and Trump haven’t given a clear order to violate the law, his actions cease to be on behalf of the United States but instead enacted in his personal capacity. Similar to a park ranger walking into a military base and trying to run off with some kit.

Interesting theory, lets check back next year.

Nothing happens until after 2026.

Counter: Especially when they can decide without any resistance from the judicial branch who is an officer, an official, etc. They interpret all laws as being friendly to them and ignore the contradictions when it suits them. This isn’t rule of law and you know it. Sound legal opinions don’t mean shit now.