D.C. Board Recommends Disbarment for Jeffrey Clark

The Washington, D.C. legal disciplinary board has recommended disbarment for Jeffrey Clark, a former DOJ official under President Trump, for his attempt to overturn the 2020 election results by drafting a false letter alleging Justice Department concerns about voting irregularities, though the letter was never sent. The board found Clark engaged in flagrant dishonesty and recommended a 30-day suspension followed by permanent disbarment, pending review by the D.C. Court of Appeals. Clark denies any wrongdoing and argues the proceedings are politically motivated. The case has ignited partisan debate, with some viewing the decision as necessary accountability and others as selective enforcement. The board's recommendation is not final and awaits a decision from the D.C. Court of Appeals. Clark's case draws comparisons to Rudy Giuliani's 2023 disbarment for similar conduct.