A decision against one of Trump’s key allies  has raised questions about political persecution and the integrity of legal oversight, leaving readers to wonder: Is this justice or a targeted attack?

Summary

• The D.C. Bar recommends disbarring Trump admin official for “dishonesty” in his 2020 election-related legal advice.
• The official , now at the White House OMB, drafted a letter alleging election fraud, which was never sent.
• Critics, including OMB’s Rachel Cauley, call it a “deep state” assault on Trump allies.
• The decision awaits D.C. Court of Appeals review, with dissenters favoring suspension.
• He faces ongoing harassment, including raids and doxxing, for his Trump loyalty.

D.C. Bar’s Controversial Ruling

On Thursday, the D.C. Bar Board on Professional Responsibility recommended disbarring Jeffrey Clark, a former Department of Justice (DOJ) official and current White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulatory review leader. The board cited Clark’s “intentionally false statements” in a draft letter claiming outcome-determinative fraud in the 2020 election, which he urged DOJ leaders to send to Georgia officials. The letter was never sent, yet the board insists disbarment is necessary “to send a message to the rest of the Bar and to the public that this behavior will not be tolerated.”

The ruling, now headed to the D.C. Court of Appeals for final review, wasn’t unanimous. Two of the nine-member board argued for a three-year suspension instead, highlighting the lack of precedent for such a severe sanction. “There are no factually comparable prior disciplinary cases,” the board admitted, underscoring the case’s uniqueness.

Allegations of Political Persecution

Clark’s supporters see the recommendation as a politically motivated attack. OMB communications director Rachel Cauley told the Daily Caller News Foundation:

“This latest injustice is just another chapter in the deep state’s ongoing assault on President Trump and those who stood beside him in defense of the truth. Jeff Clark has been harassed, raided, doxed, and blacklisted simply for questioning a rigged election and serving President Trump. Despite the relentless political persecution, Jeff continues to be vindicated as more irregularities regarding the 2020 election are uncovered.”

Cauley’s statement reflects widespread conservative sentiment that Clark is being unfairly targeted for his loyalty to Trump. She also pointed out the D.C. Bar’s apparent inconsistency, noting that Kevin Clinesmith, who lied to the FISA Court, remains a member in good standing.

Clark’s Role and Past Actions

During Trump’s first term, Clark served as an assistant attorney general, where he drafted a letter in December 2020 asserting the DOJ was investigating “various irregularities” in the 2020 election. DOJ leadership refused to send it, and Trump’s brief consideration of naming Clark acting attorney general was met with threats of mass resignations. Clark’s actions, though unsuccessful, have made him a lightning rod for criticism—and a hero to those who believe the election was flawed.

Now leading regulatory review at OMB, Clark continues to wield influence in the second Trump administration, overseeing the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. His resilience, despite facing raids and doxxing, has rallied conservatives who view him as a victim of “deep state” overreach.

Broader Implications

The D.C. Bar’s move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Trump allies, with figures like Rudy Giuliani also facing disbarment for 2020 election efforts. Critics argue this pattern suggests a concerted effort to silence dissent. The board’s report emphasized maintaining “the integrity of the legal profession,” but conservatives counter that it erodes trust in legal institutions when loyalists are punished for questioning election integrity.

As the D.C. Court of Appeals prepares to rule, Clark’s case could set a precedent for how far legal boards can go in sanctioning political actors. For now, conservatives stand firmly behind Clark, seeing his fight as emblematic of a broader battle against establishment bias.