Trump may not run in presidential primaries in the US state of Maine
According to the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution,Trump is not suitable for the office of president. This stipulates that no person may hold public office if they have participated in a "riot or insurrection" against the Constitution after taking an oath to defend it.
Bellows stated that the events of January 6, 2021 took place "at the behest and with the knowledge and support" of the outgoing president.
A week and a half ago, the Supreme Court in Colorado ruled in a sensational decision that the Republican was not allowed to take part in his party's presidential primaries in the state because of his role in the Capitol storming.
Trump is the heavy favorite in the race for the Republican presidential nomination and leads the polls by a wide margin. The Republican primaries begin on January 15 in the state of Iowa. The winner of the primary will run against incumbent Joe Biden of the Democratic Party in the presidential election on November 5, 2024.
Biden had defeated Trump in the 2020 presidential election. Trump refused to acknowledge his defeat, however, and made widely refuted accusations of massive electoral fraud.
The right-wing populist's cross-fit against his election defeat culminated in an attack by radical Trump supporters on Congress, where Biden's election victory was to be finally confirmed on January 6, 2021. Shortly before the attack, Trump had called on his supporters to march to the Capitol and fight "come hell or high water".
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- Despite the ruling against him in Colorado's presidential primaries, Donald Trump is still considered the heavy favorite in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
- Trump's participation in the 2024 presidential primaries, however, remains uncertain due to the 14th Amendment's stipulations concerning individuals involved in a "riot or insurrection" against the Constitution.
- If Trump decides to compete in the presidential primaries, he will face opposition from within the Republican Party, as well as potential challenges from other candidates seeking the Republican presidential nomination.
- In the event that Trump is barred from participating in the presidential primaries in Maine, it would represent a significant blow to his campaign, given the importance of the primary process in securing nominations.
- It's worth noting that Trump is not the only high-profile figure facing scrutiny over their involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol storming; several others, including Republicans, have also been implicated in the events.
- Like Trump, these individuals may face challenges to their political futures, including potential barrings from participating in presidential primaries in their respective u.s. states.
- Ultimately, the outcome of the 2024 presidential election will hinge on a myriad of factors, including candidate performance, party strength, and voter turnout, regardless of who is allowed to compete in the presidential primaries.
Source: www.stern.de
