Trump disqualified from Maine presidential ballot
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
4:34 PM – Thursday, December 28, 2023
On Thursday, Maine became the second state in the nation to prohibit 45th President Donald Trump from competing in the primary.
It is expected that there will be an appeal of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ ruling. The Colorado Republican Party has requested that the United States Supreme Court consider the matter after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled last week that Trump could not be listed on the state’s ballot.
Whether Trump may run for office again could be decided for all states by the country’s highest court.
The U.S. ratified the 14th Amendment to the Constitution in 1868, three years after the Civil War had ended, to provide former slaves certain legal protections. Furthermore, if an individual participated in an insurrection, Section 3 of the amendment prohibited them from holding office even though they had pledged allegiance to the Constitution.
While it was utilized at the time to prevent former Confederates from holding public office, this clause has hardly been brought up in decades.
Following the Capitol breach on January 6th, 2021, Trump’s detractors used that particular clause of the Constitution, claiming that Trump’s activities leading up to and during the riot had allegedly incited and contributed to “an insurrection.”
Only Maine and Colorado have supported those contesting his right to run for office again thus far. While the Supreme Court decides whether to hear the case, the Colorado court has postponed its 4-3 ruling. His name will still be listed on the primary ballot for the time being.
“The events of January 6, 2021, were unprecedented and tragic,” Bellows wrote. “They were an attack not only upon the Capitol and government officials, but also an attack on the rule of law. The evidence here demonstrates that they occurred at the behest of, and with the knowledge and support of, the outgoing President. The U.S. Constitution does not tolerate an assault on the foundations of our government, and [Maine law] requires me to act in response.”
According to campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung, Trump will file an immediate appeal of the Maine ruling.
“Democrats in blue states are recklessly and unconstitutionally suspending the civil rights of the American voters by attempting to summarily remove President Trump’s name from the ballot,” Cheung said in a statement. “Make no mistake, these partisan election interference efforts are a hostile assault on American democracy.”
Super Tuesday, falling on March 5th, is the day for the primaries in over a dozen states, including in Colorado and Maine. In order for election authorities to produce ballots and ship them to absentee voters, including to those who are abroad, they need definitive responses regarding who can appear on ballots weeks in advance.
Since Republicans will not select their nominee until after state nominating contests and the party’s national convention in July, the objections to Trump’s candidacy have centered on state primaries. By then, the focus would switch to the general election if Trump’s eligibility to run had not been decided.
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What are the implications of Maine’s decision to remove Donald Trump from their primary ballot based on the evidence of his involvement in the events of January 6th
Title: Maine Prohibits Donald Trump’s Candidacy: A Look into the 14th Amendment and its Implications
Introduction:
On Thursday, Maine became the second state to prohibit former US President Donald Trump from running in the primary election. This decision has led to discussions about the 14th Amendment, which plays a crucial role in determining Trump’s eligibility. While there is an expected appeal, the controversy surrounding Trump’s candidacy raises questions about the legal boundaries of holding office and the impact of historical events on constitutional interpretations.
The 14th Amendment and its Historical Significance:
Ratified in 1868, the 14th Amendment was a response to the end of the Civil War and sought to provide newly freed slaves with legal protections. Section 3 of this amendment states that individuals who participated in an insurrection or rebellion against the United States are barred from holding public office. Although initially aimed at preventing former Confederates from assuming positions of power, this clause has seldom been invoked in recent decades.
The Use of the 14th Amendment:
Following the storming of the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, Trump’s opponents began interpreting the amendment’s insurrection clause as grounds to challenge his eligibility for future office. They argued that Trump’s actions leading up to and during the riot contributed to an insurrection. Only Maine and Colorado have supported these objections to Trump’s candidacy thus far. While the Colorado Supreme Court has postponed its ruling, Maine has made the decision to remove Trump from their primary ballot, citing the evidence of his involvement in the events of January 6.
The Secretary of State’s Decision:
Maine’s Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, states that her decision was necessitated by the need to uphold the rule of law and protect the foundations of the government. She emphasizes that the events of January 6 were an attack on both the Capitol and the democratic process. Bellows argues that the evidence indicates Trump’s involvement and support for the insurrection, making him ineligible to run for public office.
Trump’s Response and the Future:
In response to the ruling, Trump’s campaign spokesperson has criticized the decision as an unconstitutional infringement on the civil rights of American voters. They argue that removing Trump’s name from the ballot is a partisan effort to interfere with the electoral process. With an immediate appeal filed, the case may eventually reach the United States Supreme Court, which will have the final say on whether Trump can be listed on the ballot.
Conclusion:
Maine’s decision to prohibit Donald Trump’s candidacy in the upcoming primary election sheds light on the rarely invoked insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment. This controversy brings attention to the legal boundaries of holding public office and raises questions about the interpretation and application of constitutional principles. As the case progresses, the country’s highest court may determine whether Trump’s eligibility can be decided for all states, making this an essential moment in American political history.
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