Washington, D.C. : Shocking DC Bombshell: Bar Urges Disbarment for Trump Ally Jeffrey Clark — LIVE UPDATES

Washington, D.C.  – Jeffrey Clark—once a top Justice Department lawyer and now a senior official running regulatory affairs in the Trump administration—has hit a turning point in D.C.’s legal ethics saga. On July 31, 2025, the D.C. Board on Professional Responsibility officially recommended disbarring Clark, citing his persistent efforts to push false claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential race—most notably a letter intended for Georgia legislators falsely suggesting DOJ had “significant concerns” about vote integrity. Despite prior recommendations for a temporary suspension, the full disciplinary board concluded that only disbarment would adequately address the seriousness of Clark’s misconduct. The case now advances to the D.C. Court of Appeals, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle that could have wide implications across the legal profession.

Key Facts

• BREAKING: D.C. board recommends full disbarment for Jeffrey Clark.

• IMPACT: His law license faces revocation; automatic suspension in effect.

• OFFICIAL SOURCE: “Lawyers cannot advocate … based on false statements.” — Board majority.

• ACTION: Stay tuned to D.C. Court of Appeals proceedings.

Hyperlocal Impact

1. Precise Location:
   Washington, D.C. Bar jurisdiction — oversight by the D.C. Court of Appeals.

2. Community Connection:

   “This sends a clear message to all D.C. attorneys.” – Local Bar Association member

Exclusive Angle

• WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
  Following recent disciplinary actions against Giuliani and Eastman, this escalated ruling signals a broader crackdown on lawyers who promoted falsehoods tied to the 2020 election. It also comes as Clark wields significant regulatory influence in the Trump administration for a potential second term.

Jeffrey Clark has been embroiled in ethics scrutiny since early 2024, when a three-member hearing committee initially recommended a two-year suspension for his aggressive push to convince DOJ leadership to send a misleading letter to Georgia lawmakers. That draft falsely claimed the department had uncovered “significant concerns” about the state’s election results, a position his superiors refused to endorse.

Despite the hearing committee’s tempered recommendation, the full board weighed in this July and determined that disbarment was necessary due to misconduct severity—Clark “persistently and energetically” advanced false claims knowingly, violating D.C. ethics rules requiring honesty and fidelity to justice. Two board members dissented, favoring a three-year suspension as a compromise, but the majority held firm: removing Clark from the legal profession “to send a message to the public and the Bar” is the appropriate remedy.

Clark denies wrongdoing, with his attorneys arguing the process is politically motivated; they plan to appeal to the D.C. Court of Appeals—where he also must respond within 30 days to avoid automatic suspension of his license.

Update Log

•  July 31, 2025: Full board recommends disbarment; automatic suspension initiated.

•  Within 30 days: Clark may appeal to D.C. Court of Appeals.

This decision marks a pivotal moment in legal accountability: Clark’s disbarment recommendation, if upheld, would reinforce ethical norms against deceit in legal practice and reaffirm the profession’s duty to the public and truth. Stay tuned for court filings, attorney responses, and further examination of the precedent this will set within legal circles.