Trump suffers an "unprecedented" ruling, or will lose the right to vote?
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court of Colorado made a shocking ruling, deciding to exclude former Trump from the list of candidates for 2024. The decision stemmed from Trump's alleged involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol Hill** incident, which was deemed disqualified from running again**. As soon as the ruling was released, it immediately sparked a backlash from Trump's team, who announced that they would file an appeal against the decision.
The Associated Press reported that the Colorado Supreme Court ruled by a narrow majority of 4-3. The court relied on Article 3 of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which provides that any person who has sworn an oath to support the Constitution and held public office will be disqualified from holding public office if he or she participates in an unconstitutional rebellion. Trump's legal team has strongly challenged this, arguing that it does not fall within the category of "and that the oath is inconsistent with the meaning of the 14th Amendment" and therefore should not apply.
Notably, all judges on the Colorado Supreme Court were appointed by Democratic governors, which became another reason for the Trump team to question the fairness of the ruling. In any case, this ruling is the first time in the history of American politics, and the adoption of the relevant provisions of the 14th Amendment to disqualify the candidacy** is undoubtedly of epoch-making significance.
Trump's campaign has fought back relentlessly against the ruling, which they plan to appeal and demand an immediate moratorium on its execution. A spokesman for Trump's team publicly accused the decision to be funded by left-wing groups and represent the interests of the Democratic Party, with the aim of preventing Trump from winning the 2024 election. This decision is not only a blow to Trump personally, but also seen as a challenge to the principles of democratic elections.
Currently, this ruling of the Colorado Supreme Court only applies to Colorado itself. However, its influence extends far beyond state borders, dropping an unstable bomb for the United States in 2024. Colorado's election** said the controversy must be resolved by Jan. 5 of next year, as that is the deadline to determine the final list of Republican** candidates.
Across the country, there have been dozens of similar lawsuits seeking to disqualify Trump. This lawsuit in Colorado, regardless of the final outcome, does not seem to end this controversy over Trump's qualifications anytime soon.
In a country that embraces the principles of "electoral democracy", does the court have the power to disqualify a controversial politician who at the same time has the support of a section of the electorate? This is not only a test of the core values of constitutional democracy in the United States, but also touches on the delicate balance between democracy and the rule of law.
The U.S. Supreme Court may eventually issue an authoritative opinion on such issues, but until then, the debate on the Constitution, democracy, the rule of law, and political rights seems to continue to be intense. Trump's case is iconic in American political history, not only because it embodies the tension between law and politics, but also because it reflects the deep layers of American society.
Regardless of the final outcome of the ruling, this event will be one of the key factors influencing the election in the United States around 2024. As the election approaches, this topic will undoubtedly become the focus of attention, triggering widespread discussion and analysis.
As for the final outcome, we will have to wait and see how this legal-political game unfolds in the coming months. Regardless of the outcome, this will undoubtedly be an important moment in the history of American democracy.