US court: Trump may not run in presidential primaries in Colorado
However, the decision is not final: the issue is likely to ultimately end up before the US Supreme Court. The court in Colorado also put its decision on hold until January 4 to allow time for an appeal.
A group of voters had argued that Trump should not be allowed to run on the basis of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution. This stipulates that no one may hold public office if they have participated in a "riot or insurrection" against the Constitution after taking an oath to defend it. Trump's opponents argued that the ex-president should not be allowed to run for the White House again because of his role in the storming of the Capitol.
The right-wing populist is the heavy favorite in the race for the Republican presidential nomination and leads the polls by a large margin. The Republican primaries begin in mid-January in the state of Iowa, and the winner of the primary will run against incumbent Joe Biden of the Democratic Party in the presidential election on November 5, 2024.
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- Despite the US court's decision, Donald Trump intends to compete in the presidential primaries, with a strong lead in the Republican primaries.
- Notably, the US Supreme Court has not yet made a decision on Trump's eligibility to run, given his role in the Capitol storming.
- If the Court ultimately rules against Trump, it would mark a significant shift in the presidential race in the USA.
- Currently, Trump is seen as the heavy favorite to secure the Republican presidential nomination, with a substantial lead in the polls.
- The US electoral calendar has the Republican primaries beginning in mid-January in Iowa, followed by the presidential election on November 5, 2024.
- In the meantime, the appeals process is ongoing, with the original Colorado court decision delayed until January 4.
- If the Court upholds the ban, it would be a major blow to Trump's political aspirations, as he would be unable to compete in several primary elections.
- Interestingly, the ruling also has implications for other political figures who participated in the Capitol riot in the USA.
Source: www.stern.de
