This news article mentions that a group of individuals in Illinois are challenging President Donald Trump’s candidacy due to his alleged ties to the January 6 insurrection at the United States Capitol. The objectors believe that Trump should be disqualified as a presidential candidate because he encouraged the rioters to attack the Capitol. They are asking the State Board of Elections to block him from appearing on the state’s primary ballot and November election.
The challenge is based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which bars insurrectionists from holding public office. The objectors argue that Trump is an insurrectionist because he actively encouraged the people who attacked the Capitol. They also point out that former Mayor Harold Washington’s one-time deputy corporation counsel supports their argument.
In contrast, courts in Minnesota and Michigan decided that Trump cannot be excluded from the Republican primary ballot but left open the possibility that he could be challenged in the fall if he wins the GOP presidential nomination. However, it seems that no concrete evidence has been provided yet to support these claims against Trump.
It would be interesting to see how this case unfolds since it could potentially have a significant impact on Trump’s campaign for re-election if the courts were to find him ineligible to hold office due to his alleged involvement in the January 6 insurrection.