Overview

• Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark's disciplinary hearing began, focusing on his attempts to help Trump overturn the 2020 election results.
• Clark is accused of drafting a letter to Georgia officials falsely claiming the DOJ had concerns that could impact the election outcome.
• Testimonies reveal Clark's actions were described as a coup attempt at the Department of Justice, violating legal and departmental ethics.
• If sanctioned, Clark could face disbarment, marking a significant professional repercussion for his post-election conduct.
• The hearing highlights the pressure from Trump on the Justice Department to support unfounded election fraud claims.