On Tuesday, Special Counsel Jack Smith filed a revised indictment in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump, reducing some of the allegations based on the Supreme Court’s ruling on immunity.
While none of the original four charges were dropped, the updated indictment refines the accusations, including removing claims about Trump’s alleged efforts to use the Justice Department to advance false election fraud claims.
The new indictment, presented to a different grand jury, reflects the government’s attempt to align with the Supreme Court’s decision in ‘Trump v. United States’.
It clarifies that Trump’s actions related to election subversion do not involve duties constitutionally assigned to the presidency.
For example, the indictment revises the charges related to the Electoral College certification process on January 6, 2021, specifically focusing on allegations that Trump unlawfully obstructed the certification.
