Trump Indicted Again in Election Interference Case

Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump, adjusting the charges related to his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The new indictment retains the original four charges, including conspiracy to defraud the United States, but omits details concerning Trump's interactions with the Department of Justice, which were deemed protected under the court's ruling. As a result, former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark has been removed as a co-conspirator. The changes reflect the Supreme Court's direction that presidents have immunity for official duties but not for unofficial acts. The indictment is expected to prolong the trial timeline, potentially pushing it past the upcoming November election. A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for September 5.