John Eastman, Architect of Trump's Coup Memo, Takes Center Stage in Capitol Riot Investigation
The Conservative Lawyer Who Plotted to Overturn the 2020 Election
Who is John Eastman?
John Charles Eastman, born in 1960, is an American lawyer and founding director of the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence, a law firm affiliated with the conservative Claremont Institute.
Eastman's Role in the Capitol Riot
Eastman became a key figure in Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. He authored the "Eastman memos," a series of legal documents outlining a plan to challenge the election results and keep Trump in office.
House Hearing Focus
On Thursday, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot held a hearing focused on Eastman's role in the insurrection. The hearing revealed the extent of Eastman's involvement in Trump's failed attempt to remain in power, including his advice to Trump about pardosing his allies and his coordination with right-wing groups planning the Capitol Riot.
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