In a controversial decision by the Maine Secretary of State, the state's former president, Donald Trump, has been excluded from the ballot for the upcoming election. This ruling has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the state of democracy in the United States. Even Jared Golden, a Democratic representative from Maine who voted in favor of impeaching Trump, has spoken out against the decision, arguing that it is wrong and that the former president should be allowed to run for office.
The ruling in Maine comes on the heels of a similar decision by the Colorado Supreme Court, where Trump was also disqualified from running. Both of these rulings have drawn criticism for their lack of due process, as Trump was not given the opportunity to participate in any hearings or trials. Legal experts believe that the Supreme Court will inevitably get involved to clarify the interpretation and application of the 14th Amendment's Section 3, as it has never been analyzed by a court before.
