The Colorado Supreme Court has made a significant ruling, disqualifying former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 presidential ballot. The decision is based on Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment, which prohibits individuals who have “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” from holding office. Conservative anti-Trump attorney George Conway explained the legal foundation for this ruling, highlighting that the constitutional provision allows the courts to independently determine whether an individual’s actions amount to insurrection. The decision followed a five-day trial, where Trump actively participated, and the judge concluded, based on clear and convincing evidence, that Trump had engaged in insurrection.
Conway emphasized the strength of the evidence presented during the trial, stating that it goes beyond mere probability. The majority opinion, spanning 30 to 40 pages, provides a detailed account of Trump’s actions before and during the January 6th incident. Conway asserted that there is no dispute regarding the events, as they were widely witnessed on television, and Trump actively fomented and engaged in an insurrection with a clear intent for the chaotic events to transpire.
Beyond Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment, Conway pointed to another provision accusing Trump of providing aid and comfort to enemies of the Constitution. According to Conway, Trump, through his actions, became an enemy of the Constitution, further solidifying the court’s decision. As the Trump campaign expresses its intention to appeal the ruling before the Supreme Court, Conway addressed potential grounds for overturning the decision, emphasizing that any reversal would not be based on factual findings. The implications of this decision are profound, with legal and political ramifications, reflecting the seriousness of the charges against Trump.
