Trump Disqualified From Colorado Permanently? Explosive Ruling Shakes Foundation of 14th Amendment
In a dramatic turn of events, a group of twenty-five prominent Civil War and Reconstruction historians has aligned with the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to bar Donald Trump from future political office. ( đź”— Trump Faces Allegations Committing New Crime in Court ) The revelation revolves around the contentious interpretation of the 14th Amendment’s insurrection clause, as detailed in a brief submitted to the US Supreme Court. (news-us.feednews.com) The historians argue a compelling perspective, asserting that “the court should take cognizance that section three of the 14th amendment covers the present, is forward-looking, and requires no additional acts of Congress for implementation.”
Contrary to this, Trump’s legal team vehemently contests that the presidency doesn’t fall under the defined “office” in the 14th Amendment. ( đź”— No Way Out for Trump after Huge Fine, “He’s Going to Pay”, Lawyer ) They insist that only congressional action can prevent someone from running and dispute the claim that Trump incited an insurrection. The historians’ filing injects a historical context, drawing parallels to Andrew Johnson’s 1868 impeachment where he self-referenced as the “chief executive officer.” They emphasize that section 3 of the 14th Amendment is self-executing, pointing out that “no former Confederate instantly disqualified from holding office under section three was disqualified by an act of Congress.” Notably, they reference Jefferson Davis, the Confederate president, who cited his own disqualification to dismiss an indictment for treason. ( đź”— The Trump White House was fueled by prescription drugs, shocking new report ) The group underscores the intentional design of Section 3 to encompass the president, serving as a lasting check on insurrection without necessitating additional congressional action.
This revelation adds a layer of complexity to the ongoing legal battles surrounding Trump’s political future. The prospect that the 14th Amendment could independently disqualify Trump, without further legislative measures, sets the stage for a potentially historic showdown in the US Supreme Court. As the debate over the interpretation of the insurrection clause escalates, political observers are left wondering if this unexpected intervention by historians could be a game-changer. The unprecedented nature of this legal battle has the potential to redefine the boundaries of presidential disqualification, leaving an indelible mark on American political history.
