Former President Donald Trump is facing a serious blow after being ousted from the Colorado primary ballot, and behind the scenes, he’s more rattled than he’s letting on, suggests White House reporter Brian Karem in Salon.
Karem argues that despite Trump’s outward attempts to downplay the impact, the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision has deeply unsettled him. While some, like Maggie Haberman, believe Trump is energized, Karem contends that the ex-president is actually terrified, not just using the situation to fundraise.
The court ruled that Trump is ineligible for the Colorado ballot due to Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, barring those involved in insurrection. The judges cited credible evidence linking Trump to the January 6 Capitol attack, meeting the necessary standard under Colorado state law.
Despite public backlash and attempts to frame the decision as an attack on democracy by President Joe Biden, who had no direct involvement in the state case, Trump is grappling with the potential broader implications. The case is now poised for review by the U.S. Supreme Court, raising the stakes on whether Trump will be deemed eligible for nationwide ballot access.
