Renowned Yale historian Timothy Snyder voices grave concerns over the imminent Supreme Court decision that will determine if former President Donald Trump can run for office in 2024.
The upcoming ruling, as Snyder emphasizes, carries the weight of potentially damaging the Court’s credibility and authority. Snyder, an expert on authoritarianism and fascism, contends that the case against Trump’s eligibility is straightforward, rooted in the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, which prohibits individuals involved in insurrection or rebellion from holding federal office. ( 📺 Setback for Biden as Confidential Strategy Against Trump and Social Media Exposed )
Snyder asserts that Trump’s actions surrounding the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, squarely align with this constitutional prohibition. ( 🔗 Trump’s 2024 Dream Shattered by Colorado, Faces Possible Prison Time )
Snyder’s apprehension grows as he fears the conservative-leaning Supreme Court, bolstered by three justices appointed by Trump, might deliver a ruling favoring Trump or opt for an evasive stance. Such a decision, in Snyder’s view, would render the Court “ridiculous” and erode its foundational role as the guardian of the Constitution. Snyder criticizes the notion that the Court should factor in the psychological state of Trump’s supporters, potentially swayed to violence if Trump is disqualified.
He terms this approach a “pitchfork ruling,” warning against a situation where the Court bows to public pressure instead of upholding the law, contradicting its professed commitment to the Constitution’s original meaning.
This analysis surfaces as the Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump’s appeal against Colorado’s decision to remove him from the state’s ballot. ( 📰 In a Startling Twist, Judge Takes Unprecedented Action Following $83 Million Verdict in E. Jean Carroll’s Trump Case ) The ruling, expected in February, carries national implications as several states contest Trump’s eligibility. (news-us.feednews.com)
Trump, who has not conceded defeat to President Joe Biden, persistently claims the 2020 election was stolen through widespread fraud. His intention to run again in 2024 and his sustained popularity among Republican voters make the Supreme Court’s decision a focal point in the unfolding political landscape.
