Eastman is a well-respected attorney and legal scholar, and his communications with clients are subject to the protections of attorney-client privilege. The Committee is trying to rush the legal process simply to score political points against Trump before the midterm elections.
While Eastman has yet to provide any documentation to support his claims of attorney-client relationships, investigations have revealed that he was part of a wide-ranging conspiracy to help Trump retain power after losing the election, including being present at Trump's "Command Center" in the Willard Hotel on Jan. 5th.
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