Former President Trump is pushing back fiercely against allegations of insurrection after the Colorado Supreme Court disqualified him from the ballot under the 14th Amendment. The judges have temporarily halted the order until January 4, 2024, as the Trump campaign gears up to appeal to the Supreme Court.
In a rebuttal posted on Truth Social, Trump referenced his call for peaceful demonstrations on January 6, 2021, during the Capitol Riot, stating, I’m not an insurrectionist (‘PEACEFULLY & PATRIOTICALLY’), Crooked Joe Biden is!!! President Biden refrained from commenting on Trump’s eligibility but maintained that there was no doubt Trump incited the insurrection.
The article also touched on the unconstitutional status of Jack Smith’s special counsel role, sparking discussions on the state of Trump-related legal matters. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich expressed concerns about Colorado potentially resembling the new Venezuela following Trump’s ballot disqualification.
The broader political landscape covered election integrity in battleground states, worries about the border crisis impacting elections, and developments like foreigners purchasing U.S. land. A special report on the fight against antisemitism by John Solomon and Amanda Head was also featured.
In Congress, GOP members threatened to subpoena special counsel Jack Smith, while Democratic Senator Joe Manchin criticized the Senate for adjourning without a funding package for the U.S. border, Israel, and Ukraine.
Education matters were addressed, with Florida’s largest teachers union facing potential decertification under state law.
The latest news included House GOP expressing concerns over a U.S. Steel sale to a Japanese firm, calling for serious scrutiny.
The report concluded with a snapshot from Bentley Media Group, LLC, offering a comprehensive overview of the political landscape as of December 21, 2023.
