Supreme Court Victory: Protecting Trump and Preserving Our Republic
Shared By Peter Boykin – American Political Commentator / Citizen Journalist / Political Candidate
Supreme Court Victory: Protecting Trump and Preserving Our Republic
In a resounding defense of democratic principles, the Supreme Court unanimously shielded former President Donald Trump, asserting that states lack the authority to bar him from the 2024 ballot.
Let’s rewind: The Colorado Supreme Court triggered this legal showdown in December by disqualifying Trump, citing an alleged violation of the ‘Insurrection’ clause within the 14th Amendment—a Reconstruction-era provision designed to prevent former Confederates from holding office.
Enter the U.S. Supreme Court: In a groundbreaking 9-0 decision, the Justices emphasized that “the Constitution delegates to Congress, not the States, the responsibility for enforcing Section 3 against federal officeholders and candidates.” The resounding verdict: “we reverse.”
Unraveling chaos: Criticizing Colorado’s argument, the Justices warned against the potential chaos of declaring a candidate “ineligible in some States, but not others,” asserting that such a situation is not mandated by the Constitution.
The dissenting liberal trio—Justices Brown, Sotomayor, and Kagan—expressed reservations about specific aspects of the ruling but concurred on overturning Colorado’s prohibition on Trump.
Donald Trump, responding to the landmark decision, underscored its historical weight, predicting that “this case will be spoken about 100 years from now,” emphasizing the impossibility of sidelining a candidate based on opponents’ desires.
Looking at the broader picture: Achieving unanimity among the diverse Supreme Court justices is no small feat, highlighting the dubious nature of the attempt to bar Trump.
What lies ahead? This ruling effectively quashes Democratic-led endeavors in various states seeking to exclude Trump from future ballots.
Despite the murmurs from some far-left lawmakers, including Jamie Raskin, about plans to pass a bill targeting Trump, the GOP-controlled House is poised to extinguish such efforts, ensuring the former president’s political eligibility endures.
[Source: The National Pulse, Just the News]
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