Donald Trump Faces Revised Federal Indictment in Election Subversion Case
Former President Donald Trump is facing a revised federal indictment that accuses him of illegally attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss. The indictment, obtained by U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team, focuses on Trump’s role as a political candidate seeking reelection, rather than as the president at the time. This comes after the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within their constitutional powers.
The revised indictment maintains the charges brought against Trump last year, including a multi-part conspiracy to block the certification of his election defeat to Joe Biden. It also alleges that Trump pressured then-Vice President Mike Pence to reject electoral votes from battleground states. Despite Trump’s plea of not guilty and denouncement of the case as politically motivated, the prosecution is moving forward.
Focus on Campaign
The revised indictment excludes allegations related to Trump pressuring the Justice Department and narrows its focus to campaign-related activities. It relies on testimony from witnesses outside the federal government to support its claims. The case, which has been delayed as Trump claimed immunity, is expected to proceed ahead of the upcoming election.