he new indictment addresses the Supreme Court’s decision in July that Trump had broad immunity from charges relating to official acts as president.
The indictment seeks to distinguish Trump’s private actions, which could result in charges, from his public duties, which would be immune from prosecution.
The new indictment removes allegations against an unindicted co-conspirator and updates the charges to comply with the Supreme Court’s decision.
Despite Trump’s objections, the Justice Department spokesperson stated that the grand jury updated the indictment to respect and implement the Supreme Court’s decision.
The new indictment added phrasing related to Vice President Mike Pence’s role on January 6, 2021, and listed unindicted co-conspirators as “private” lawyers and consultants.
The indictment alleges that Trump made false claims about the election on social media and during a speech on January 6, 2021.
The U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan will decide which charges can survive the Supreme Court’s ruling, and Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith will submit a proposed schedule for arguments about the charges.