Eastman Begged Giuliani To Put Him On “Pardon List”

Mediaite reports:

The third day of January 6 hearings included a stunning revelation that lawyer John Eastman emailed Rudy Giuliani to request a pardon from then-President Donald Trump.

Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA), the committee member then leading the hearing, brought up an email from Eastman to Giuliani, in which Eastman “requested he be included on a list of recipients of a presidential pardon.

His e-mail states, quote, ‘I’ve decided that I should be on the pardon list if that is still in the works.’”

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Jan. 6 Hearing Reveals Stunning Email Eastman Sent Giuliani Asking for a Presidential Pardon https://t.co/HS8eEpeayx

— Mediaite (@Mediaite) June 16, 2022

And then he pleaded the Fifth 146 times at his deposition.

— George Conway? (@gtconway3d) June 16, 2022

Former Trump White House lawyer Eric Herschmann says he talked with Eastman on January 7 and told him, “get a great f’n criminal defense lawyer. You’re going to need it,” before hanging up on him. Eastman then contacted Rudy and asked about getting a pardon. pic.twitter.com/xSQ4virvXb

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 16, 2022