Legal Scholars Debate Whether 14th Amendment Bars Trump From 2024 Run
- Steven Calabresi initially argued Trump was ineligible, but changed his mind after reading an opinion piece arguing the 14th Amendment did not apply.
- Debate centers on whether "officer of the United States" in the 14th Amendment refers to elected presidents or just appointed officials.
- Calabresi's reversal has generated criticism, with some calling his new argument "genuinely stupid."
- Two law professors published an article agreeing presidents are not "officers" under the 14th Amendment.
- Overall there is continued disagreement among legal experts on whether the 14th Amendment disqualifies Trump from running again.