Prosecutors Narrow Focus After Supreme Court Ruling
Donald Trump is facing a new federal indictment in his effort to overturn his 2020 election defeat. This revised indictment, led by US Special Counsel Jack Smith, was filed after a Supreme Court decision that grants former presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken within their official powers.
As a result, prosecutors have adjusted their strategy, focusing on Trump’s actions as a political candidate rather than as a sitting president.
Key Changes in the Revised Indictment
The updated charges maintain the same four accusations from the 2023 indictment but exclude allegations that Trump pressured the Justice Department to reverse the election results.
Instead, the new version highlights a multi-part conspiracy aimed at blocking the certification of Joe Biden’s victory. This revised approach is intended to comply with the Supreme Court’s July 1 ruling while keeping the case alive.
Key Testimony Outside the Government
The indictment relies heavily on testimony from individuals outside the federal government, like Rusty Bowers, a former Arizona House Speaker, who alleges that Trump pressured him to support baseless claims of voter fraud.
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