The Legal Battle Over Donald Trump's Eligibility

Donald Trump could potentially be disqualified from appearing on the ballot in several states based on a 1968 ruling that excluded a presidential candidate for being ineligible under the U.S. Constitution. Trump is currently before the Colorado Supreme Court after a lower court found that he engaged in insurrection during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. The lower court allowed him to stay on the ballot, but legal expert Derek T. Muller argues that historical cases, such as the exclusion of Eldridge Cleaver in 1968, could set a negative precedent for Trump's eligibility. The Colorado Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case and may potentially exclude Trump from the ballot, impacting his chances in the 2024 election.