President-elect Donald Trump attended a screening at Mar-a-Lago this weekend for a documentary focusing on John Eastman's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Eastman, the attorney behind the plan for then-Vice President Mike Pence to block the certification of Joe Biden's win and the effort to appoint fake electors in several states, has since been indicted and lost his law license.
Despite these legal challenges, Eastman continues to enjoy support from many within Trump's circle. He played a crucial role in urging Pence to subvert the Constitution by not certifying Biden's victory, as detailed in a two-page memo. Tensions between Eastman and Pence's aides escalated in the lead-up to January 6, 2021, with Eastman later blaming them for the events of that day.
On the day of the Capitol riot, Eastman wrote to Pence's chief counsel, Greg Jacob, attributing the chaos to their failure to present the evidence publicly. This incident sheds light on Trump's perspective on the events of January 6 and his aspirations to return to power.
Trump has vowed to pardon individuals convicted for their involvement in storming the Capitol within minutes of assuming office. This stance underscores his commitment to those who supported his efforts to challenge the election results.
