Jack Smith's Revised Indictment: Trump Faces Charges in Election Subversion Case

Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to new criminal charges in Special Counsel Jack Smith's election subversion case, which alleges Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The indictment was revised after a Supreme Court ruling that conferred immunity on former presidents for certain official acts.

Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to a revised indictment in Special Counsel Jack Smith's election subversion case, which accuses him of conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Trump's lawyers entered the not guilty plea on his behalf on Thursday in federal court in Washington, D.C. Trump did not appear in court.

Jack Smith's Revised Indictment: Trump Faces Charges in Election Subversion Case

The new indictment, handed down last week, narrows and reframes the allegations against Trump, but retains the prior criminal charges against him. These charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights.

The indictment alleges that Trump pressured former Vice President Mike Pence to reject legitimate electoral votes on January 6, 2021, in an attempt to overturn the election results. It also accuses Trump of mounting fake electors in key states that went to President Biden and to attest to Trump's electoral victory.

Jack Smith's Revised Indictment: Trump Faces Charges in Election Subversion Case

The new indictment removes a section of the previous indictment that had accused Trump of trying to use the Justice Department to undo his 2020 loss. The Supreme Court recently ruled in a 6-3 decision that Trump was immune from prosecution for official White House acts.

Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has repeatedly claimed that the 2020 election was stolen from him through widespread voter fraud. However, numerous investigations and recounts have found no evidence to support these claims.

Jack Smith's Revised Indictment: Trump Faces Charges in Election Subversion Case

Special Counsel Smith's investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear when the case will go to trial. Sources familiar with the matter tell Fox News that discussions surrounding the superseding indictment will likely not speed things up, and it is unlikely it will go to trial before the November election.

The case against Trump is highly significant and will be closely watched by legal experts and the American public. It is the first time a former president has been indicted on criminal charges since Richard Nixon in 1974.

Jack Smith's Revised Indictment: Trump Faces Charges in Election Subversion Case

If convicted, Trump could face significant prison time. However, it is important to note that Trump is presumed innocent until proven guilty.