The 14th Amendment's Impact on Trump's Eligibility for 2024 Run

A legal theory gaining traction among Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans argues that the seldom-used "insurrection clause" in the 14th Amendment disqualifies former President Donald Trump from holding office again due to his role in undermining the 2020 election and the Capitol attack. This theory could be tested through lawsuits seeking judicial declarations of Trump's ineligibility or by states refusing to list him on their ballots. While some constitutional scholars endorse the theory, others argue that it embraces overly broad interpretations and that the criminal justice system should handle such cases. The issue is likely to result in multiple appeals and could ultimately reach the Supreme Court.
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