Jack Smith files new indictment in Trump's Jan. 6 case in response to immunity ruling

Jack Smith files new indictment in Trump's Jan. 6 case in response to immunity ruling

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Carolyn Brooke reports on a revised indictment against Donald Trump in the federal election subversion case. Special counsel Jack Smith issued the indictment, considering a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The charges remain the same, but the language has been updated. Trump reacted on social media, calling it election interference. The indictment was a surprise, and future hearings are scheduled.

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What prompted the revision of the indictment against Donald Trump?

A new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity

A change in the charges against Trump

A request from the grand jury

A new witness testimony

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What are the charges included in the revised indictment against Donald Trump?

Bribery and corruption

Conspiracy to commit fraud and obstruction of justice

Tax evasion and money laundering

Conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and defraud the United States

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How did Jack Smith adapt the indictment to align with the Supreme Court's ruling?

By adding new charges

By focusing on unofficial acts

By changing the venue of the trial

By dropping all charges

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How did Donald Trump describe the revised indictment on social media?

As a victory for justice

As a fair legal process

As a misunderstanding

As election interference

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What was the reaction to the timing of the superseding indictment?

It was dismissed by the court

It was delayed due to legal issues

It was a surprise development

It was expected and anticipated