The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Aug. 29, 2024
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Special Counsel Jack Smith submitted a revised criminal conspiracy indictment of former President Donald Trump Aug. 27th, adjusted to remove actions deemed “official acts” by the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority.
Like the original indictment, Trump is charged with four felony counts in the U.S. District Court in DC: Conspiracy to Defraud the United States; Conspiracy to Obstruct an Official Proceeding; Obstruction of and an Attempt to Obstruct an Official Proceeding; and Conspiracy Against Rights. Removed in this version are charges related to Trump’s alleged manipulation of the U.S. Justice Department, to pressure state officials to change the outcome of the election, which the justices explicitly said was an “official” act.
Alleged “unofficial acts”, however, are still included, including: Knowingly deceiving the American public about the outcome of the election; attempting to pressure Georgia officials to “find” 11,780 votes; knowledge and support of the fake elector scheme; the attempt to pressure Vice President Mike Pence in his Constitutional but ceremonial role presiding over the certification; his speech at a privately-funded rally prior to the Capitol violence on January 6th; and attempting to “injure, oppress, threaten and intimidate” citizens’ rights under the U.S. Constitution.
No new trial date has been set, but it’s no longer feasible to try the former President prior to the election. We have a link to the new indictment at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org. I’m Brian Beihl.
Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
U.S. Supreme Court – Presidential Powers – Presidential Immunity Opinion
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia – Revised Indictment in United States v. Donald J. Trump
SCOTUS Blog – Special Counsel Jack Smith revises indictment against Trump
The Hill – Smith files new indictment in Trump Jan. 6 case, adjusting for immunity decision
Groups Taking Action:
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), Campaign Legal Center, States United Democracy Center
Check Your Voter Registration:
- U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
- USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links
- Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State
- Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote
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