Instead of answering, Donald Trump invoked his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination. Judge David Carter, who is presiding over the case, asked for specifics about what kind of work Eastman was doing for Trump. According to his attorney, Eastman worked for Trump during many relevant moments, without asking permission. The harebrained scheme outlined in Eastman’s memo would not have kept Trump in office, but it nonetheless has evidentiary value. www.washingtonpost.com/...x There was a time when conservatives cared about democracy and freedom and stood up to dictators and imperialist powers.

Source: Washington Post January 25, 2022 02:59 UTC