Quick Hit:

Former President Donald Trump plans to plead not guilty to the revised charges in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s federal election interference case. In a court filing, Trump authorized his attorneys to "enter a plea of not guilty on [his] behalf," while waiving his right to appear at the arraignment.

Key Details:

• Trump has formally waived his right to appear in court, allowing his attorneys to submit a not guilty plea for all charges in the superseding indictment. According to the filing, Trump confirmed that he "received a copy of the superseding indictment" and had reviewed it with his counsel.

• The revised charges, filed last week by Special Counsel Jack Smith, accuse Trump of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results by allegedly pressuring former Vice President Mike Pence to reject certified electoral votes and organizing alternate electors in key states.

• Trump responded on Truth Social, slamming the "ridiculous new Indictment" and accusing Jack Smith of attempting to "resurrect a dead Witch Hunt" while calling the charges part of an effort to "INTERFERE WITH THE ELECTION."

Diving Deeper:

According to a court filing obtained Tuesday, former President Donald Trump stated his intent to plead not guilty to all revised charges in the federal election interference case. Trump authorized his attorneys to "enter a plea of not guilty on [his] behalf to each and every count of the superseding indictment." He waived his right to appear at the arraignment, asserting he had "received a copy of the superseding indictment and reviewed it with [his] counsel."

This updated plea follows a superseding indictment filed by Special Counsel Jack Smith, which was revised in response to a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The ruling prompted changes, removing allegations involving Trump's attempts to use the Justice Department to overturn the 2020 election. The case continues to focus on claims that Trump pressured Pence to reject electoral votes and organized alternate electors in key states. Despite the revisions, Trump continues to face charges of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and obstruct an official proceeding.

Trump has repeatedly condemned the charges, calling them a "ridiculous new Indictment" and part of a broader effort to interfere with the 2024 election. He maintains that his actions were within the bounds of presidential duties, bolstered by the recent Supreme Court ruling, which he has cited as a key defense against these charges.