Posted 4/4/2024, 10:08:00 PM
DC Bar Panel Finds Trump Official Jeffrey Clark Violated Ethics Rules in Post-Election Efforts
- DC Bar review panel found Jeffrey Clark likely violated at least one ethics rule in efforts to help Trump stay in office after 2020 election
- Clark accused of attempting to engage in dishonest conduct and conduct that would interfere with administration of justice
- Charges centered around "Proof of Concept" draft letter Clark wrote to Georgia officials with false claims about election
- Letter claimed DOJ had identified concerns that may have impacted election outcome and pushed for state Legislature to reconvene
- Clark's attorney said letter was not meant to be public and should have been protected, punishing Clark would have chilling effect