Trump Claims DOJ Resurrects Witch Hunt with New Charges

In a recent statement, Donald Trump accused the US Department of Justice (DOJ) of trying to resurrect what he calls a 'dead Witch Hunt.' This comes after the DOJ filed revised charges of election interference against him, tied to his actions following the 2020 election loss to Joe Biden. The new indictment was necessitated by a pivotal Supreme Court ruling that grants former presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution for their official acts. Consequently, the language of the accusations has been modified to focus on Trump as a political candidate rather than as a sitting president. JD Vance, Trump's running mate, defended him, emphasizing that presidents, like judges and law enforcement, should have a level of immunity in performing their duties. He likened the situation to past presidential actions, citing Obama’s controversial drone strikes as an example of the complexities of presidential power. The latest indictment, now reduced to 36 pages, maintains the same four criminal counts but removes allegations that connected Trump’s conversations with the DOJ to his official duties, aligning with the Supreme Court's interpretation. This change recontextualizes Trump's actions on January 6 and his social media activity as those of a private citizen. Trump has consistently denied the allegations and maintains that they are politically motivated, as the upcoming presidential election is less than 70 days away, casting doubt on the timeline of any legal proceedings.