In a recent ruling, a judge has ordered that former President Donald Trump’s name be included on Colorado’s 2024 presidential primary ballot. The decision comes after a legal challenge was filed, citing the 14th Amendment and alleging Trump’s involvement in the Capitol riot of January 6, 2021. U.S. District Court Judge Sarah B. Wallace issued the ruling, stating that Trump’s name should be certified on the ballot when it is finalized on January 5, 2024.
The lawsuit, filed by watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) and six Colorado voters, aimed to disqualify Trump from appearing on the ballot. The plaintiffs argued that the Disqualifications Clause of the 14th Amendment prohibits individuals who have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against America from holding office. They claimed that Trump’s alleged involvement in the Capitol riot warranted his disqualification.
However, the judge’s ruling has struck down these arguments, allowing Trump to remain a potential candidate in the upcoming presidential election. Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung applauded the decision, calling it “another nail in the coffin of the un-American ballot challenges.” He criticized the lawsuits as cynical and blatant political attempts by desperate Democrats to interfere with the election.
This ruling in Colorado follows similar decisions in Michigan, Minnesota, and New Hampshire, where Trump’s name was also allowed to remain on the primary ballot. These cases have been seen as victories for Trump’s campaign, as they dismiss attempts to prevent him from running for president again. Trump, who faces criminal charges in Georgia and New York related to alleged interference in the 2020 election and the Capitol riot, is the first former president in U.S. history to face such charges.
As the 2024 campaign trail heats up, this ruling in Colorado provides a boost for Trump’s supporters and paves the way for his potential candidacy. It remains to be seen how this decision will impact the broader political landscape and the upcoming presidential election. Stay tuned for the latest updates and exclusive interviews as we cover the developments in the 2024 campaign trail.
