Trump Co-Conspirator John Eastman Defends Against 'Absurd' Trial Timeline

A defense attorney representing Donald Trump in his criminal case argued that the former president's efforts to overturn the 2020 election were based on legal advice he received, specifically pointing to John Eastman as a co-conspirator. The attorney claimed that Trump believed his actions were lawful and constitutional based on Eastman's advice, which eliminates criminal intent. The defense also defended the scheme to send false certifications from pro-Trump "electors" and suggested that Trump will seek to delay the trial. The attorney criticized the proposed timeline as "absurd" and questioned why the investigation couldn't have been conducted during Trump's presidency.