Special Counsel Files New Charges Against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith and Donald Trump's defense team have significant disagreements regarding the pace of the January 6 election subversion case, with Smith aiming to expedite proceedings while the defense seeks delays until 2025. Smith's newly filed indictment against Trump, described as a 'stroke of genius' by legal expert Glenn Kirschner, aligns with the Supreme Court's ruling that presidents have immunity for official acts but not for actions taken as a private citizen. The revised indictment maintains the same four charges against Trump, emphasizing that he acted as a candidate when attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. Legal scholar Laurence Tribe raised concerns about the implications of the Supreme Court's immunity decision, arguing it complicates Smith's case. The defense argues that Trump's claims of widespread voter fraud were official acts, while prosecutors contend he was acting as a private citizen. As the case unfolds, the differing interpretations of Trump's actions will be central to the legal arguments presented in court.