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Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's eligibility for presidency

Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court Justice O'Connor casket is carried into Supreme Court in Washington

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments today regarding Colorado's decision to remove former President Trump from the state's ballot. This comes after the Colorado Supreme Court declared Trump an ineligible presidential candidate due to his alleged involvement in the January 6th Capitol riots. If the Supreme Court upholds this decision, it would have nationwide implications.

Trump's legal team is vehemently opposing the ruling, asserting that he is the presumptive Republican nominee and the leading candidate for president of the United States. They argue that the American people, rather than courts or election officials, should have the power to choose their next president. This sentiment is echoed by some, including a former Obama adviser who expressed concern over the potential disruption caused by removing a front-running candidate from the ballot.

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