SCOTUS Has Their Own Theories About Trump’s Eligibility
Update: 2024-02-122
Description
The Supreme Court heard arguments in the case about whether Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment disqualifies Donald Trump from appearing on the presidential ballot or holding the office of the presidency because of his role in January 6th. Melissa, Kate, and Leah break down the arguments and what it will mean if the Supreme Court reverses the Colorado Supreme Court's decision.
The 14th amendment, where it holds that insurrectionists are forbidden from holding offices, is a "machine level" prohibition -- it is so clearly self-executing, it was never meant to be argued over, or to require an act of Congress. It is unequivocal. For the same reason no one 25 yrs of age has attempted to run for President - you can't do it. It's prohibited. It shouldn't even be up to one lone state to remind everybody; you just can't do it, it's against the rules.