In a unanimous decision, the United States Supreme Court has ruled in favor of former President Donald Trump, allowing him to remain on the 2024 primary ballot in Colorado.
The court’s ruling has significant implications for similar challenges in other states.
The case centered around Article 3 of the 14th Amendment, which prohibits individuals who “engaged in insurrection” from holding public office again.
Colorado had argued that Trump’s actions leading up to the January 6 Capitol riots constituted an insurrection and therefore warranted his removal from the state’s ballot.
However, the Supreme Court concluded that while states have the power to disqualify individuals from holding state office, they do not have the authority to enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment with respect to federal offices, including the presidency.
Following the ruling, Colorado’s Secretary of State Jena Griswold stated that Trump is now considered an eligible candidate for Colorado’s 2024 Presidential Primary.
Trump, in response to the ruling, celebrated the decision on Truth Social, a social media platform he has been actively promoting.
He described the ruling as a “BIG WIN FOR AMERICA!!!”
The Supreme Court’s decision is expected to have a ripple effect on similar challenges in other states, potentially impacting the landscape of the 2024 presidential election.
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