John Eastman, a former attorney for Donald Trump, has been formally disbarred in California for his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The California Supreme Court upheld the State Bar Court's recommendation, citing his involvement in a scheme to persuade Vice President Mike Pence to reject electoral votes, which could have challenged President Joe Biden's victory. Eastman’s legal tactics have led to multiple disciplinary and legal proceedings, highlighting the ongoing fallout from the efforts to undermine the election outcome.

Eastman, who was involved in drafting controversial legal strategies, pushed a plan that acknowledged its illegality but aimed to block Biden’s certification. The court’s ruling also included a $5,000 fine and banishment from practicing law in California. His actions drew widespread criticism, with some like Rudy Giuliani, who was disbarred in New York and D.C., facing similar consequences. Despite pardons issued by Trump to some involved, Eastman’s disbarment highlights the legal and ethical consequences faced by those who attempted to interfere with the 2020 election process.