Legal Scholars Urge Congress to Block Trump Presidency Using 14th Amendment

An op-ed argues President-elect Trump is constitutionally disqualified due to his alleged role in the January 6 insurrection, drawing sharp criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.

Evan Davis and David Schulte, two legal scholars, published an op-ed suggesting Congress use the 14th Amendment to block Donald Trump's certification as president-elect.
The scholars argue that Trump's alleged involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot constitutes 'engaging in insurrection,' which they claim disqualifies him from holding office under the Constitution.
The proposal relies on the Electoral Count Act, which allows Congress to object to electoral votes if a candidate is deemed constitutionally ineligible.
Critics, including Trump's allies and conservative commentators, have denounced the suggestion as an anti-democratic move and a threat to the electoral process.
Congress is set to meet on January 6, 2025, to certify the election results, but Democratic leaders have shown no indication of pursuing this strategy.