De-banking of John Eastman
John Eastman, an attorney for former President Donald Trump, was "de-banked" by Bank of America and USAA due to backlash for his work advising Trump during the 2020 election. De-banking is a phenomenon where financial institutions refuse service to targets of political activism, often conservatives. Eastman faced challenges and backlash following the 2020 election, including being de-banked and facing ethics violations. Many state attorneys general criticized the de-banking trend, calling it unacceptable and potentially a violation of state and federal law.