VIDEO: Former Trump lawyer says his coup plan would have worked if it wasn't for Mike Pence

[Dystopian Optimist]

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Source: Salon

By KENNETH TRAN
PUBLISHED OCTOBER 27, 2021 2:58PM

John Eastman, the former Trump lawyer who authored the infamous "coup memo" on how to overturn the 2020 election, was caught on camera saying his coup plan would have worked if it wasn't for former Vice President Mike Pence, who Eastman described as "an establishment guy."

Lauren Windsor, a progressive activist who is known for posing incognito to draw out revealing statements from Republicans and conservatives, spoke to Eastman at an event hosted by The Claremont Institute, Eastman's employer.

Pretending to be an outspoken Trump supporter, Windsor tells Eastman, "I read your memo and I thought it was solid in all of its legal arguments. And I was floored that Mike Pence didn't do anything. Why didn't he act on it? You gave him the legal reasoning to do that."

"I know, I know," replied Eastman.

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Here's the clip again, but this time with Maddow's commentary.

"And I'd have gotten away with it, too, if not for these meddlesome law-abiders!"

[Evolve Dammit]

1. And this guy is free as a bird. Self-admission of trying to overthrow U.S. This is ridiculous.

[raccoon]

6. You sure got that right. His ass should be locked up.

Can’t DOJ OR Somebody do something about this traitor?

[Evolve Dammit]

10. apparently not.

[Me.]

2. So NOw He's Owning It?

[Justice matters.]

3. He's another GQP hypocrite. Gee...

Link to tweet

[INdemo]

4. He should at the very least be disbarred

[Fullduplexxx]

5. It would have and it may when they try it again ... nothing matters but the voting rights bill

[keithbvadu2]

7. Mike and Donald in 2024?

Both Mike and Donald have indicated a desire to run for 2024 Prez. Just think how nasty they can and would be toward each other.

Mike would stand no chance.

[Mr.Bill]

8. Thanks to him for letting us know that.

Because on January 6th 2025, Kamala Harris will be sitting in that seat. Possibly as the President-Elect.

[calimary]

9. Kicking this! I want to take some time to watch the videos.

We were busy last night, and not tuned in.

[Progressive Jones]

11. I'll go out on a limb and say that if the "Trump Coup" had worked,

Trump, and many others involved, would "no longer be with us" , and rightly so.

[bucolic_frolic]

12. The Founding Fathers had an additional check on certification of EC ballots

and that is under the original system, the VP was supposed to be the presidential candidate who got the second highest number of votes - and therefore of the opposite party from the president.

[COL Mustard]

14. In Many Ways, That Was A Great Idea

Imagine a VP Hillary in T***p's administration.

[COL Mustard]

13. If It Weren't For You Meddling Kids...

My evil, vile plan would have worked!!!


(Of course, said from handcuffs.)

[rpannier]

16. Sadly, in Scooby-Doo the villain is hauled away by the sheriff

This guy can continue to go to events, give speeches and make money
I prefer Scooby-Doo world

[3825-87867]

15. Bullfarb!

Trump's term expired January 20th at 11:59.59. That's in that damn piece of paper. Makes no difference what Pence would have done.The presidency would have gone to the speaker of the House who was already sworn in and working since both idiots would be regular citizen as of noon on the 20th.

Remember, the main idiot was still pres. for 14 more days then that's all, folk!
January 20th, meet President Pelosi!

[maxsolomon]

17. So, Lauren Windsor is basically a Liberal Project Veritas?

I guess I can't get too upset about O'Keefe's slimy tactics now.