Former Trump DOJ Official Faces Disbarment for Election Interference
Jeffrey Clark's hearing highlights unauthorized Trump contact and disputed legal defenses.
- Jeffrey Clark, a former Trump DOJ official, faces potential disbarment for his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election.
- Clark's disbarment hearing reveals he maintained unsanctioned contact with Trump and pushed claims of widespread voter fraud.
- During the hearing, Clark invoked the Fifth Amendment and attorney-client privilege, claiming Trump as his client.
- Clark's actions, including drafting a letter urging investigation of election fraud, violated DOJ policy.
- Other Trump associates, including John Eastman, face similar legal challenges over attempts to overturn the election.