"Former Trump Lawyer Silent on Alleged Jan. 6 Plot to Replace Pence with Grassley"

John Eastman, former lawyer for Donald Trump, refused to answer under oath about conversations regarding replacing Vice President Mike Pence with Senator Chuck Grassley to certify the 2020 election results. Grassley denies involvement, and it remains unclear how seriously this idea was considered. Eastman cited attorney-client privilege when declining to answer, raising questions about Trump's efforts to stay in power. Grassley clarified that he was only referring to presiding over a Senate session, not the joint session for election certification. Emails suggest discussions about Grassley's potential role, but Grassley and his staff were unaware of any plans. Eastman, Chesebro, and Trump face criminal charges in Georgia for interfering with election results.