Vance accuses special counsel of attempting to ‘influence the election’
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SUMMARY
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) criticized special counsel Jack Smith for his superseding indictment against former President Trump, stating that it was an attempt to influence the election. Vance argued that the indictment, which focuses on Trump's alleged efforts to pressure then-Vice President Mike Pence during the January 6 certification, was an example of election interference. He referenced the Supreme Court's recent ruling granting presidents immunity for official acts, which had prompted Smith to modify the charges. Vance dismissed the changes as legally insignificant and accused Smith of seeking to manipulate the electoral process. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan will decide whether the case against Trump meets the Supreme Court’s immunity standards, though further appeals may follow.
