Former U.S. President Trump faces revised federal indictment for allegedly attempting to undermine the 2020 presidential election.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump faced a revised federal indictment over his alleged attempts to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss, following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that provided broad immunity to former U.S. presidents for official White House acts. The new indictment, filed by Special Counsel Jack Smith, removes allegations that Trump tried to use the Justice Department's law enforcement powers to overturn his election loss, as the Supreme Court deemed this to be an official act with absolute immunity. The core allegations, including Trump's scheme to enlist fraudulent electors and pressure Vice President Mike Pence, remain in the new indictment.
August 27, 2024
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