To avoid the consequences of Trump’s order, the White House said, the firm had agreed to “take on a wide range of pro bono matters that represent the full spectrum of political viewpoints of our society”.
“To avoid legal repercussions we offered the US president a bribe” FTFY
“To avoid legal repercussions we offered the US president a bribe” FTFY
This reads as if the offer came from the other side.
“To avoid legal repercussions, you can offer the US president a bribe.”
So basically extortion or protection money.