Former President Donald Trump released a statement Tuesday evening criticizing the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to bar him from the state’s 2024 presidential ballot. The court ruled that Trump’s actions on January 6th, 2021, violated the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban,” disqualifying him from holding federal office.
In his statement, Trump called the decision “completely flawed” and accused the court of bias. He stated his intention to “swiftly file an appeal” with the U.S. Supreme Court, emphasizing that his name will remain on the Colorado ballot until the higher court rules.
Trump noted his previous legal victories in similar cases in Michigan and Minnesota, where courts permitted him on the ballot. He further claimed that Democratic leaders are acting out of “paranoia” due to his “growing, dominant lead President Trump has amassed in the polls.”
This latest legal challenge adds another layer of complexity to the 2024 presidential election. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s appeal will hold significant weight in determining his candidacy status in Colorado. Meanwhile, the ongoing war in Gaza and the delayed vote on Ukraine aid highlight the multifaceted challenges facing the nation and the international community.
