Trump's Legal Woes Intensify with Colorado Trial and Ballot Block Arguments

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Trump's Legal Woes Intensify with Colorado Trial and Ballot Block Arguments
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The disqualification trial against Donald Trump under the 14th Amendment began in Colorado, with voters seeking to remove him from the 2024 ballot due to his role in the January 6 insurrection. Trump's lawyers argued against the case, calling it "anti-democratic," while the challengers emphasized the need for a fair election. The trial featured testimony from a US Capitol Police officer and Rep. Eric Swalwell, who described the horrors of the attack. The case centers around Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, and the trial is expected to last one week with a decision by Thanksgiving.

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