Trump's Legal Battles and Disqualification in Colorado Shake Up 2024 Presidential Race
Despite Legal Woes, Trump Remains GOP Favorite as Rivals DeSantis and Haley Vie for Position
- Colorado's Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to run for office due to his involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack, marking the first time a presidential candidate has been disqualified under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment. The decision is expected to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Despite facing four criminal indictments and being removed from Colorado's primary ballot, Trump remains the favorite to win the GOP presidential nomination for the third time. His legal troubles have seemingly galvanized support for his candidacy.
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley are vying to emerge as the main alternative to Trump in the GOP primary. Haley has recently gained momentum, particularly in New Hampshire, while DeSantis has seen his support wobble amid infighting within his campaign.
- Trump's legal battles have drawn the U.S. Supreme Court into the political fray, with the court expected to rule on Trump's claims of absolute immunity from his January 6th-related criminal prosecution. The court will also likely have to rule on the constitutionality of the Colorado decision.
- Despite the legal and political complications, Trump's rivals, including DeSantis and Haley, have had to defend his right to run, arguing that voters should decide the election at the ballot box, not judges in the courtroom.
















































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































