In a significant legal development, Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a new indictment against former President Donald Trump, shedding light on the "danger" posed by the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. The indictment, which focuses on Trump's alleged attempts to undermine the 2020 election results, was revised to account for the Court's ruling that presidents are immune from prosecution for official acts.

Trump has consistently claimed that the election was stolen through widespread fraud, despite a lack of substantial evidence. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and contends that Smith's actions are politically motivated. The Supreme Court's ruling in July clarified that presidential immunity only applies to official acts, not those performed as a private citizen or candidate. Prosecutors argue that Trump's efforts to overturn the election results were carried out in his capacity as a private citizen.

The revised indictment underscores the distinction between Trump's actions as a candidate, rather than as president, when attempting to overturn the election results. It retains the same four criminal counts that were originally charged against him.

Renowned legal scholar Laurence Tribe, professor emeritus of constitutional law at Harvard University, voiced his thoughts on the indictment on social media. He shared an opinion article from The Washington Post written by associate editor Ruth Marcus, who highlighted how the changes in the indictment align with the Supreme Court's immunity ruling. Tribe agreed with Marcus, stating that Smith adeptly maneuvered around the Court's ruling to bring charges against Trump.

Tribe further criticized the Supreme Court's immunity ruling, referring to it as "idiocy" and pointing out the danger it posed. He compared treating Trump's actions as separate from his role as president to treating Hamlet as separate from the Prince when he performs his leading role.

This latest indictment follows recent remarks by Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who expressed concerns about the immunity decision during an interview with CBS News. She questioned a system that appeared to grant immunity to an individual under specific circumstances while ordinary citizens are held accountable within the criminal justice system.

Notably, the revised indictment no longer mentions Jeffrey Clark, a former DOJ official identified as alleged "co-conspirator No. 4" in the initial indictment. The latest filing is nine pages shorter, indicating a refinement of focus and strategy by Smith.

Former President Trump responded to the new indictment on social media platform Truth Social, labeling it an attempt to revive a "dead" Witch Hunt and interference with the upcoming election. Trump is currently locked in a highly contested race against Vice President Kamala Harris scheduled for November.

As the legal process unfolds, the indictment against Trump raises questions about the limits of presidential immunity and its implications for accountability. Observers will closely monitor these developments as they continue to shape the landscape of American politics and governance.