Colorado Supreme Court Rules that Trump is Ineligible to Run for President, Setting Stage for Supreme Court Showdown
The Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump ineligible for presidency under 14th Amendment, setting stage for potential US Supreme Court showdown. Ruling sparks fierce debate and legal battle.
In a historic and unprecedented decision, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to run for the White House under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. This comes after a 4-3 vote and marks the first time that the insurrection clause has been invoked to disqualify a presidential candidate. The ruling is based on Trump’s alleged involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. The court’s decision has set the stage for a potential showdown in the nation’s highest court.
JUST IN: President Biden refuses to condemn the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to ban Trump from the ballot under the 14th Amendment and says Trump "absolutely" supported an insurrection.
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The U.S. looks more and more like Communist China by the day.
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The ruling is currently on hold until January 4, pending a review by the US Supreme Court, to allow for a resolution before the printing of presidential primary ballots. Trump’s campaign spokesperson has denounced the decision as flawed and swiftly announced plans to appeal to the US Supreme Court. The Republican National Committee has also condemned the ruling and pledged legal support for Trump. Legal scholars see this ruling as a significant threat to Trump’s candidacy and anticipate that similar actions in other states may emerge.
The Colorado ruling has sparked partisan divisions, with Trump’s allies characterizing the decision as an attack on democracy and an attempt to undermine his candidacy. On the other hand, critics hail it as a defense of constitutional principles. The decision in Colorado comes as Republican grandees in Texas warn of potential retaliation by disenfranchising President Biden. This ruling could have implications for the 2024 presidential race, as other states may also follow suit in excluding Trump from crucial battleground states. The legal battle over Trump's eligibility to run for president is intensifying, as his campaign gears up for a high-stakes showdown in the US Supreme Court. Trump's fate now rests entirely in the hands of the nation's top court as the nation awaits a resolution on this contentious issue.
