Behind the scenes, the White House intervened on their behalf. The request to return the electronics to the Tates, he emphasized, was coming from the White House. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru) via Associated PressAdvertisementThe incident is the latest in a string of law enforcement matters where the Trump White House has inserted itself to help friends and target foes. AdvertisementThe White House declined to answer questions about whether Ingrassia was acting on his own or representing the White House’s wishes. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, File) via Associated PressAdvertisementIngrassia’s work at McBride’s small New York law firm included helping to represent the Tate brothers.
