Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a revised indictment against Donald Trump, maintaining the same criminal charges but narrowing the allegations concerning Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. This revision follows a recent Supreme Court decision granting former presidents broad immunity for official acts.
The updated indictment, issued by a new grand jury, removes claims that Trump attempted to use the Justice Department’s powers to reverse his election loss. These allegations were stripped after the Supreme Court ruled that such interactions constitute official acts, making Trump immune from prosecution in this context. The indictment still includes claims about Trump’s pressure on Vice President Mike Pence to refuse to certify the electoral vote, leaving it to the court to determine if these actions are protected by presidential immunity.
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