DC Bar’s Recommendation on Jeffrey Clark

The DC Bar suggested on Thursday that Jeffrey Clark should face confusion over allegations of “fraud” tied to his legal advice regarding the 2020 election.

Clark, who currently oversees regulatory reviews at the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), should be denied this position, according to the Bar. They stated, “As a result, we will publish the message that this behavior is not acceptable for the rest of the bar.”

The board found that Clark, who worked with the Justice Department (DOJ) during Trump’s first term, attempted to make “deliberately false statements” in a draft letter. This letter suggested that there had been fraudulent decision-making in the 2020 election.

“Dishonesty cannot always bear, but the facts here have been greatly exacerbated to ensure dishonor. The defendant was prepared to prompt the Justice Department to misrepresent the current status of its investigation into significant national issues,” the report detailed. “Attorneys cannot defend outcomes based on falsehoods, nor can they encourage others to do so.”

The final decision on this recommendation will be made by the DC Circuit Court of Appeals.

Rachel Courley, director of OMB Communications, mentioned that “D.C. Bar counts Kevin Clinesmith, who lied to the FISA court, as a member in good standing.” She added, “This latest injustice is just another chapter in the ongoing attacks of the profound state against President Trump and those who stood by his side to defend the truth. Jeff Clark has questioned the election process and has faced harassment and scrutiny for his support of President Trump.”

The board acknowledged, “There are no equal disciplinary cases in advance,” which does raise some eyebrows, I think. They concluded by emphasizing the necessity to uphold the integrity of the legal profession and to prevent any similar misconduct by other lawyers.