Former Trump in the United States lost to Democratic candidate Joe Biden in 2020, but he has always refused to recognize the election results, claiming that there was large-scale vote fraud. He also repeatedly mobilized supporters in an attempt to overturn the election results, leading to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol Hill** incident, which killed five people, injured hundreds, and severely damaged the Capitol.
The incident sparked strong condemnation in the United States and abroad, and plunged Trump into an unprecedented legal crisis. Not only is he facing a second run, but he has also been sued by voters in multiple states for his disqualification to prevent him from running again in 2024.
Recently, the Colorado Supreme Court issued a ruling that shocked the United States, declaring that Trump was not eligible to serve as a ** and therefore could not put his name on the ballot for the state** election. This is the first time in U.S. history that Article 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution has been used to disqualify a candidate, and it could also have a significant impact on Trump's political future.
What is Article 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution?
Title 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution was a constitutional amendment passed by the United States in 1868 to prevent the leaders and supporters of the Confederate from returning to power after the Civil War. The amendment provides that no person who has sworn an oath to support the U.S. Constitution and has served as a member of Congress, the United States*** or any state legislature, or any state executive and judicial branch** who participates in a rebellion against the U.S. Constitution, or aids or facilitates his enemies, shall not be a candidate for election to the U.S. Congress, or the civil or military branches of the United States or any state of the United States**.
The majority of the Colorado Supreme Court held that Trump's actions met the definition of the amendment because he pledged to preserve, abide by, and defend the U.S. Constitution when he was sworn in, but instead engaged in a series of insurrection or rebellion acts after 2020, including spreading false information, inciting supporters, threatening elections**, interfering with election certifications, and inciting Capitol Hill**. Therefore, he should not be involved in the ** campaign again.
How do Trump's lawyers defend themselves?
Trump's legal team strongly disagreed with the ruling, arguing that it was "undemocratic" and "politically charged" and was one of the ways in which Democrats and Biden pressured him to prevent him from participating. They also put forward the following defenses:
The amendment does not apply to Trump because it concerns only the "United States" that has sworn "support" for the Constitution, which is not only not defined by law, but also has an oath to "preserve, obey and defend" the Constitution, not "support."
Trump did not participate in or support any of the insurrection or rebellion, he simply exercised his right to free speech, expressed his doubts about the election results, and he did not directly instruct or abet his supporters to violently storm the Capitol, he simply asked them to "peacefully and patriotically let your voices be heard."
The Colorado Supreme Court's decision was made by judges appointed by Democratic governors who were influenced by left-wing groups and represented the will of Biden**, not the will of Colorado voters. This ruling violates the fundamental rights of voters and deprives them of the freedom to choose their ** candidates.
Trump's legal team said they would appeal the ruling, asking for a stay of enforcement until the U.S. Supreme Court makes a final ruling.
What is the impact of this ruling on the 2024 ** elections?
According to CNN, the ruling is only in effect in Colorado, but this historic ruling could make waves in the 2024** campaign. The Colorado election** said the matter must be resolved by Jan. 5 because that is the legal deadline to determine the list of candidates for the Republican election. If Trump's appeal fails, he will not be able to run in the state's primaries and will lose 10 electoral votes in the state.
However, some analysts believe that the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling did not have a big impact on Trump's election results. Reuters said on the 20th that even if Trump is finally disqualified from the primary election by Colorado, it will not affect his Republican nomination to become the first candidate, but he will lose the state's votes when he votes. According to the report, at least 270 electoral votes are needed to win the U.S. election, and Colorado will only have 10 in 2024. Moreover, the state has always been considered a Democratic vote base, and in 2020** Biden had a lead in the state by more than 13 percentage points.
What's more, this ruling could trigger similar lawsuits in other states and even lead to the involvement of the U.S. Supreme Court. At present, dozens of lawsuits have been filed across the United States to disqualify Trump's candidacy, some of which have been dismissed, and some are still pending. If the U.S. Supreme Court ultimately decides that Trump is not eligible to hold the office, then he will not be able to run nationwide, which will deal a fatal blow to his political career.
In addition, this ruling will also have far-reaching implications for the political ecology of the United States. On the one hand, it will exacerbate the ** and turmoil within the Republican Party, and Trump's supporters and opponents will be fiercely contested within the party, affecting the unity and cohesion of the party.
On the other hand, it will also put enormous pressure on the Democratic Party, and Biden will have to face strong opposition from Trump's supporters, and may even trigger a larger violent conflict and social unrest. Biden will also face questions and criticism from the international community, accused of interfering in the internal affairs of the United States and undermining American democracy and the rule of law.
Is this ruling lawful and fair?
Different people have different opinions about the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling. Some legal experts believe that the ruling is lawful and fair because it is based on constitutional provisions, as well as an objective assessment of Trump's actions, rather than political bias or motives. They believe that Trump's actions have seriously jeopardized the democratic system of the United States and should be punished and punished by law, rather than being allowed to run again.
But there are also some legal experts who believe that the ruling is illegal and unjust because it is an abuse and misinterpretation of the Constitution, as well as a distortion and exaggeration of Trump's actions, but for political purposes or bad faith. They argue that Trump's actions did not constitute an insurrection or rebellion, but reasonably questioned the fairness and legitimacy of the election, and that he did not directly lead to the occurrence of Capitol Hill, but was slandered and framed by ** and political opponents, and should be protected and respected by the law.
In any case, this ruling will trigger a legal tug-of-war that may ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Supreme Court currently consists of nine judges, six of whom are appointed by Republicans and three by Democrats. Among them, Trump appointed three judges during his tenure, namely Gorsuch, Kavanaugh and Barrett. How these judges will handle Trump's case remains an unknown and a key factor.
What are the implications of this ruling for the future of the United States?
This ruling has far-reaching implications not only for Trump's political future, but also for the political future of the United States. It reflects the antagonism and antagonism of American society, and also exposes the flaws and crises of the American democratic system. It has also had a negative impact on the international image and status of the United States, depriving the United States of its moral and credibility advantages on the world stage.
The ruling also raises some important questions and challenges for the future of the United States, such as:
How to ensure the fairness and transparency of the election and avoid the occurrence of election fraud and controversy?
How to safeguard the authority and dignity of the Constitution and prevent it from being abused and misinterpreted?
How to balance the independence and impartiality of the judiciary and prevent the politicization and manipulation of the judiciary?
How to alleviate social antagonism and enhance social harmony and unity?
How to restore international trust and cooperation, and enhance international influence and leadership?
These issues and challenges need to be confronted and resolved by U.S. political leaders and citizens together, rather than blaming and attacking each other. Only in this way can the United States truly realize its self-proclaimed ideals of democracy and freedom and play its due role and responsibility in the world.