Members showed part of an email where Mr. Eastman said he decided he wanted a pardon, after the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Jan. 6 committee reveals John Eastman requested a presidential pardon
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“And he said words to the effect of, ‘There’s been violence in the history of our country in order to protect the democracy, or to protect the republic,’” Mr. Herschmann said.
House Jan. 6 committee hearing examines Trump's pressure of Pence
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