Criminal defense attorney Bill Brennan said on Tuesday special counsel Jack Smith’s decision to file a superseding indictment in former President Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case was wise.
The new indictment consists of the same four conspiracy and obstruction charges as the original and was filed in light of the Supreme Court’s July ruling finding that presidents possess immunity from prosecution for official acts taken in office. Brennan, who previously represented Trump, said on “The Lead With Jake Tapper” that the superseding indictment is a “smart move” because the original may have violated presidential immunity, but this slimmer version may not. (RELATED: Jack Smith Urges Appeals Court To Revive Trump Docs Case, Defends His Special Counsel Position)
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“It really is a smart move on Jack Smith’s part. Whether it’ll survive is unclear…
