Former President Donald Trump has been hit with a new indictment in the ongoing federal election interference case, aimed at navigating a recent Supreme Court ruling that granted him broad immunity from prosecution for official presidential acts.
The revised indictment focuses on Trump’s private actions, such as his claims of election fraud on social media and during a rally on January 6, 2021, classifying these as campaign-related activities outside his presidential duties.
The new indictment also omits previous allegations involving Jeffrey Clark, a former assistant attorney general, aligning with the Supreme Court’s decision that Trump cannot be prosecuted for actions involving the Justice Department, an entity under his executive oversight.
This adjustment is part of a broader effort to distinguish between Trump’s protected official acts and his private conduct, which remains subject to prosecution.
Trump has dismissed the updated charges as “ridiculous,” maintaining his stance that the indictment should be thrown out immediately.
The legal battle continues as U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan reviews the charges in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling, with further arguments expected soon.
