The US Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump for his alleged attempts to interfere in the 2020 election. The new charging document tailors the allegations against Trump based on a recent US Supreme Court ruling. Despite denying the election interference accusations, Trump faces four criminal counts for conspiracy and obstruction. The indictment has been reworked to align with the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity, dropping claims of pressuring justice officials. The new indictment emphasizes Trump acting as a private citizen during the alleged election scheme. Trump’s former campaign lawsuit in Georgia is also referenced differently in the new document. Charges against former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark have been removed from the new indictment. Key accusations against Trump, such as persuading Vice President Mike Pence to obstruct the election certification, remain in place. As these legal battles continue, it remains uncertain if the cases will go to trial before the upcoming presidential election. The possibility of Trump winning and dropping all charges against him looms over the situation.
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Special Counsel files new election interference indictment against Trump
