The revelations provide new insight into Eastman's role as a central figure in the effort led by former President Donald Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Here are more significant revelations about Eastman from Thursday's hearing:Willing to tolerate violence to overturn electionFormer Trump White House attorney Eric Herschmann told the commitee that Eastman indicated to him he was willing to accept violence in order to overturn the 2020 election. The committee played video from Herschmann's deposition where he described a conversation with Eastman about his claims that Pence could overturn the election in Congress. The committee said Eastman made the request to Giuliani, Trump's former attorney, in an email that is in their possession. Eastman did not ultimately receive a pardon and refused to answer the committee's questions about his role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, pleading the Fifth during his deposition.

Source: CNN June 17, 2022 04:22 UTC