Criminal defense attorney Brian Claypool joins ‘Live’ to provide professional analysis of certain U.S. state’s decision to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot. Former top Obama adviser David Axelrod warned Friday that a court decision removing former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot “would rip the country apart.” “I have very, very strong reservations about all of this,” Axelrod said on CNN on Friday. “I do think it would rip the country apart if he were actually prevented from running because tens of millions of people want to vote for him.” Axelrod said that the Democrats’ best bet on beating Trump is in the polls. “I think if you’re going to beat Donald Trump, you’re going to probably have to do it at the polls,” he continued.
In a surprising turn of events, David Axelrod, former political adviser to Barack Obama, has expressed concerns about the decision to remove Donald Trump from the primary ballots in certain U.S. states. Axelrod believes that this move could play into Trump’s narrative that the Democratic Party is only targeting him because of his bid for the presidency. According to Axelrod, Trump sees his candidacy as a legal defense strategy, suggesting that his opponents are trying to prevent him from becoming president.
Axelrod further argues that the effort to remove Trump from the 2024 ballot has backfired, as it has only increased his popularity since his many indictments. Despite expectations that these indictments would be detrimental to Trump’s political career, they have instead acted as a catalyst for his support. Axelrod states, “What you thought might be kryptonite for him has turned out to be battery packs, and this is a big one for him.”
Recent polls have also shown that President Joe Biden is facing record-low approval ratings and is falling behind Trump in a potential 2024 matchup. This further strengthens Trump’s position and raises concerns among Democrats about their ability to defeat him. It appears that the strategy of removing Trump from the primary ballots has not yielded the desired results for his opponents.
The controversy surrounding Trump’s eligibility for the 2024 election stems from a ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court that disqualified him from the state’s ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which bans individuals who have engaged in insurrection from holding office. However, Colorado’s secretary of state has announced that Trump will remain on the ballot pending the state GOP’s appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The final decision on Trump’s eligibility rests with the highest court in the land.
The implications of this decision extend beyond Trump’s candidacy. It has raised concerns about the potential division it may cause in the country. With millions of people eager to vote for Trump, preventing him from running could lead to further polarization and deepening divisions among Americans.
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to make a final decision on Trump’s eligibility, the nation awaits the outcome with bated breath. The potential repercussions of removing Trump from the 2024 ballot are significant, and both Democrats and Republicans are closely monitoring the situation. Regardless of the court’s ruling, it is clear that Trump’s presence and popularity continue to shape the political landscape, leaving the question of his future role in American politics unanswered.
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, a breaking news writer for Digital and Fox Business, contributed to this report. She is a native of Massachusetts and is based in Orlando, Florida. For story tips and ideas, contact [email protected] and follow her on Twitter at @s_rumpfwhitten. Stay updated on the latest developments from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews, and more political content by subscribing to our newsletter.
