Breaking news this morning as the United States Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that former President Donald Trump will remain on the Colorado presidential ballot. The justices have rejected efforts to bar the former president using the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Reactions are just starting to come in from Colorado residents who are waking up to this news. The state Supreme Court had previously ruled in December that Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner, was ineligible to run for president and be on the state's primary ballot. However, the Supreme Court of the United States has now overturned this decision.
Colorado Secretary of State Jenna Griswold has expressed disappointment in the U.S. Supreme Court's decision. She took to Twitter to state that states should have the authority to enforce the insurrection clause, specifically Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, for federal candidates. Griswold's tweet emphasized that Colorado should be able to prevent oath-breaking insurrections from appearing on the ballot.
On the other hand, the state GOP is celebrating the ruling, labeling it a massive victory. The decision by the Supreme Court has significant implications for the upcoming presidential election in Colorado and has sparked a range of reactions from different political quarters.
This development underscores the complex interplay between state and federal laws when it comes to candidate eligibility and the enforcement of constitutional provisions. As the news continues to unfold, it will be interesting to see how this decision shapes the political landscape in Colorado and beyond.
