WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump, the leading contender for the 2024 GOP nomination, has taken legal action, appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to secure his place on primary ballots across the nation. This move comes in response to a recent decision by Colorado’s highest court, which deemed Trump ineligible to run for president again.
Last month, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Trump had played a role in an insurrection both before and during the January 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. Consequently, the court declared Trump unfit to appear on the state’s primary ballot. Notably, this decision represents a historic precedent as it marks the first instance where a candidate could be excluded from the ballot based on a post-Civil War provision of the U.S. Constitution prohibiting insurrectionists from holding public office.
Trump’s legal maneuver seeks to invalidate the Colorado court’s ruling and ensure his participation in primary elections nationwide. The former president’s legal team argues that the decision infringes on his right to seek public office and contests the application of the constitutional provision in this context. The case raises significant questions about the intersection of constitutional interpretation and the eligibility of individuals with a history linked to events such as the Capitol attack.
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As the legal battle unfolds, Trump’s efforts to secure a spot on primary ballots extend beyond Colorado, with the former president simultaneously challenging a decision by a Maine official that denied him access to the state’s ballot. The intricate legal landscape surrounding Trump’s potential candidacy in 2024 continues to captivate political observers, adding another layer of complexity to the unfolding drama in the run-up to the next presidential election.
