John Eastman, chairman of the Federalist Society's Federalism & Separation of Powers practice group, advised Pence he could overturn the election.
Lots of other groups distancing themselves from members who fomented the insurrection, but it’s crickets from FedSoc so far.
Lots of other groups distancing themselves from members who fomented the insurrection, but it’s crickets from FedSoc so far.
^from this nightmarish piece nytimes.com/2021/01/12/us/…
After personally lobbying Pence, John Eastman spoke at the incitement rally designed to pressure him into overturning the election, which led to rioters chanting “hang Mike Pence” as they violently seized the Capitol.
No comment from @FedSoc.
No comment from @FedSoc.
https://twitter.com/mjs_DC/status/1347195530565328898
Here is John Eastman, chairman of a Federalist Society practice group, at the pre-insurrection rally spouting conspiracy theories about voter fraud. He concludes: “Anybody that is not willing to stand up and [vote to overturn the election] does not deserve to be in the office!”
Watch John Eastman (left) break into a smile when Rudy Giuliani declares: “Let’s have trial by combat!”
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