US Supreme Court to decide if Trump can be kept off ballots – France 24

So, basically, the US Supreme Court is going to decide if former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot due to his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. This decision could potentially impact the upcoming Super Tuesday on March 5, where a large number of delegates are up for grabs. The court will be considering for the first time the meaning and reach of a provision of the 14th Amendment, which bars some people who “engaged in insurrection” from holding public office.

This is a significant development as it marks the most direct involvement of the Supreme Court in a presidential election since the Bush v Gore case. Three of the nine Supreme Court justices were appointed by Trump, but they have repeatedly ruled against him in 2020 election-related lawsuits. Some Democratic lawmakers have even called on Justice Thomas to step aside from the case because of his wife’s support for Trump’s effort to overturn the election results.

The outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications for future elections and the constitutional eligibility of candidates. It also raises questions about whether the insurrection clause applies to the president and whether Congress or individual states should have the authority to determine a candidate’s eligibility.

In any case, this is a highly controversial and politically charged issue that has the potential to divide the nation even further. It remains to be seen how the Supreme Court will ultimately rule on this matter, but one thing is certain – the stakes are high and the consequences could be significant. So let’s wait and see what happens next! 🤞😮🤯💥🌪️🔥🌊🌐🌍🌌🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁