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The US Supreme Court has reached a unanimous decision to allow former President Donald Trump to remain on the ballots for the 2024 US election. This verdict overturns the disqualification of Trump by several states under the 14th Amendment. The ruling marks the first instance of the US Supreme Court considering section 3 of the 14th Amendment in relation to election eligibility. The decision has sparked a range of reactions, underlining the deep divisions within the American political landscape.
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Supreme Court rules Trump can remain on 2024 ballots
The US Supreme Court ruled unanimously that former President Donald Trump will be allowed to remain on primary and general ballots in the 2024 US election, reversing the disqualifications made by several states under the 14th Amendment.
Mixed reactions to the Supreme Court decision
The decision has evoked mixed reactions, showcasing the country’s political polarization.
First-time consideration of the 14th Amendment by the Supreme Court
This marks the first time the US Supreme Court considered section 3 of the 14th Amendment in relation to election eligibility.
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The US Supreme Court unanimously decided to allow Trump to remain on the 2024 election ballots.
This decision reverses the disqualification of former President Trump from the ballot, impacting several states that removed him under the 14th Amendment. It’s noted as the first time the US Supreme Court has considered section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Reactions to the Supreme Court decision are mixed, reflecting deep divisions.
While some view the Supreme Court’s role in elections skeptically, others, including social media posts and CNN, expressed dismay at the unanimous decision, indicating a polarized reaction to the ruling.
The basis for Trump's disqualification was not universally accepted.
Several states, led by the Colorado Supreme Court, disqualified Trump based on the 14th Amendment’s provisions against candidates engaged in insurrection against the United States - a charge Trump was never convicted of.
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- Full opinion here
- Epoch Times Article
- President Trump's statement on Truth Social
- What Trump said before the Capitol riot on Jan 6
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