Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ruled on Thursday that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on the state's primary ballot in 2021 due to his role in the January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol. The ruling cites Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and will not be enforced until the courts weigh in. This ruling is part of a national effort to disqualify Trump from appearing on ballots in future elections, and it is unclear whether Trump will appeal the decision.
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Key takeaways: The Colorado Republican Party has appealed a state Supreme Court ruling that found former President Donald Trump ineligible for the presidency. The appeal…
The Michigan Supreme Court has denied a request to review a Michigan Court of Appeals decision that would have removed former President Donald Trump from the 2024 Republican presidential primary ballot in the state. The request was made by four voters who challenged Trump's candidacy under the Constitution's "insurrection clause." The Michigan Court of Appeals had previously rejected the challenge this month, and the Michigan Supreme Court's decision to deny the request means Trump will remain on the ballot.
Former President Donald Trump is facing a federal election interference case and has demanded that the D.C. Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals toss the case, arguing that presidential immunity protects him from prosecution. His lawyers have argued that no President, current or former, can be criminally prosecuted for official acts without first being impeached and convicted by the Senate. They also argued that Trump was acting within his role as President when he pressed claims about the 2020 election. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and the court will decide whether he can successfully argue his immunity.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) is facing a significant financial deficit heading into the 2024 presidential election year, with only $7.6 million available, barely a tenth of the $21.3 million it had four years ago. This has caused anxiety among party leaders, and is compounded by former President Donald Trump's refusal to take part in any GOP debates so far. Trump has implied he may not debate any Republican challengers, but has said he looks forward to debating President Biden if both men are their party's nominees.
The Supreme Court has declined to take up a case regarding former President Donald Trump's immunity from prosecution for alleged crimes committed while in office. This decision allows the appeals process to play out first, and the question of Trump's immunity will be decided by the appeals court. The Supreme Court's decision is the latest development in the ongoing legal battle over Trump's alleged crimes, and it remains to be seen how the appeals court will rule.
According to a report from The Detroit News, former President Donald Trump allegedly attempted to influence the outcome of the 2020 presidential election in Michigan by urging two members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers not to certify the county's election results. The board ultimately voted to certify the results, but Trump's alleged interference has come to light as he faces a second impeachment trial in the Senate.
Maine Republican Party leaders Michael McDonald and Jim DeGraffenreid have been indicted on state charges related to the 2020 presidential election, raising questions about the fairness of the upcoming Nevada caucuses and the integrity of the Maine Republican Party's election process. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's campaign has been affected by the indictments, as his appeal of the Maine Secretary of State's decision to not certify his signatures was denied by a Maine Superior Court judge.