Title: The ineligibility of Donald Trump: the final decision of the American Supreme Court approaches
Introduction:
The debate over the ineligibility of Donald Trump rages in the United States. The former president’s actions during the storming of the Capitol in January 2021 sparked intense controversy and raised questions about his ability to run in the November presidential election. Today, the nine justices of the US Supreme Court are set to deliver their decision, in one of the most explosive cases in recent years. In this article, we will examine the issues surrounding this case and the potential impact it could have on the American political landscape.
The complex context:
Since the attack on the Capitol, several states have initiated ineligibility appeals against Donald Trump. So far, only two states, Colorado and Maine, have been successful, but many others are awaiting a decision from the Supreme Court to make a final decision. This case is all the more delicate because it touches on constitutional questions and could have major repercussions on the American electoral system.
The arguments of Donald Trump’s lawyers:
Donald Trump’s lawyers are challenging the Colorado decision, arguing that the presidency of the United States is not one of the functions covered by the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. According to them, the actions of the former president during the assault on the Capitol cannot be qualified as “rebellion” within the meaning of the 14th Amendment. They say their client was not directly involved in the violence and should be allowed to run in the presidential election.
Political and legal issues:
The American Supreme Court, with a conservative majority, is aware of the importance of this decision. After the fallout from his controversial 2000 ruling in Bush v. Gore, where she gave victory to George W. Bush, she wants to avoid any suspicion of electoral interference. The judges will likely seek to find a “loophole” to keep Donald Trump’s name on the ballot, while avoiding characterizing his acts as rebellion. Some experts say the Court could rely on the fact that the responsibility for removing a candidate from the electoral ballot rests with Congress and not the Supreme Court.
Conclusion :
The US Supreme Court’s decision on Donald Trump’s ineligibility is eagerly awaited. His verdict will have major political and legal consequences, both for the former president and for the American political landscape as a whole. Whatever decision is made, it will be closely scrutinized and will likely provoke strong reactions. It is clear that this affair marks a turning point in the political history of the United States and will have lasting repercussions on the country’s democratic system.