The US Supreme Court just made a big decision that’s great news for Donald Trump. They said he can be on the ballot for the 2024 Presidential election in Colorado. This is a huge change from what Colorado’s top court decided before.
The US Supreme Court just made a big decision that’s great news for Donald Trump. They said he can be on the ballot for the 2024 Presidential election in Colorado. This is a huge change from what Colorado’s top court decided before.
Supreme Court Flips the Script
All the judges in the Supreme Court agreed to let Trump be on Colorado’s ballot. This is a big deal because, back in December, Colorado’s highest court said no to Trump. They didn’t want him on the ballot because of his part in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
What’s This Mean for Trump?
He’s Back: Trump can now be in Colorado’s election.
Leading the Race: He’s the top choice for the Republican party to go against President Joe Biden.
Main Rival: His biggest competition is Nikki Haley, who used to be the Governor of South Carolina.
The Timing
This decision is just in time for Colorado’s primary. Even though many people have already voted by mail, this is still good news for Trump. He’s also expected to do really well on Super Tuesday, where lots of states have their primaries.
The Bigger Picture
Trump being allowed on Colorado’s ballot is important for more than just Colorado. He was also stopped from being on the ballots in Maine and Illinois, but those decisions were waiting for what the Supreme Court would say about Colorado.
The Challenge Against Trump
Who’s Against Him: Six voters in Colorado tried to stop Trump from running.
Their Reason: They think Trump is bad for American democracy because of the Capitol attack.
Who’s Helping Them: A group that watches out for ethics in Washington backed them up.
The Supreme Court’s Quick Move
The Supreme Court acted really fast on Trump’s case. They took it just two days after he asked them to, which is not usual for them. They usually take more time, like with Trump’s other legal issues.
The Legal Stuff
The Big Question: It was all about the 14th Amendment, which says people who were part of an insurrection can’t hold office.
Trump’s Side: His lawyers said that what happened on January 6 wasn’t really an insurrection, and that a president isn’t an “officer of the United States” in this situation.
What People Think: Some Republicans think trying to stop Trump from running is not fair. Others say it’s important to hold him responsible.
What’s Next?
This is a big win for Trump. It helps his campaign and shows how the law about insurrection is used. It’s a tough loss for the Department of Justice and those who didn’t want Trump to run because of January 6th.
