The Supreme Court has indicated a decision on a case regarding Donald Trump’s eligibility to run in the 2024 U.S. election. Colorado, Illinois, and Maine have taken Trump off the primary ballot, but the decision is stayed pending appeals. Litigation to remove Trump from the ballot is pending in California, New Mexico, Wisconsin, New York, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
At the center of the debate is the interpretation of a Civil War-era law concerning “insurrection,” which some argue disqualifies Trump from running for office. It remains to be seen how the court will rule, but it seems unlikely that the justices would disqualify a candidate based on this law.
To reach a decision to disqualify Trump, at least two of the conservative justices would have to vote with the three liberals. Although Chief Justice John Roberts has broken from the conservatives on big cases there would be a fifth vote required to uphold the Supreme Court’s decision and kick Trump off the ballot. It seems unlikely that the court will rule against his eligibility. Many legal observers have indicated they expected the Supreme Court to allow the GOP front-runner to remain on ballots across the country.
Pertinent to this ruling is an acknowledgement of the substantial body of evidence that has surfaced concerning the events of January 6th. Moreover, it is imperative to recognize how this evidence has revealed a great deal of political manipulation with the events being obscured by the media and FBI.
Regardless of the outcome, this case has drawn significant attention, and the decision is sure to have far-reaching implications for the 2024 presidential election.
The Exceptionalist 
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