OnPolitics: Trump off the Colorado ballot, explained

The decision is sure to spark a complicated legal battle. USA TODAY's reporters are here to explain.

Advertisement Read in browser On Politics Wed Dec 20 2023 Marina Pitofsky | Associate Editor/Politics Hi OnPolitics readers! Colorado's Supreme Court ruled yesterday that former President Donald Trump is disqualified from the state's primary ballot heading into 2024.   The decision is sure to spark a complicated battle over the Constitution, Trump's actions surrounding the Capitol riot and more. USA TODAY's reporters are here to explain:   ✖️ Why was Trump disqualified? The legal puzzle at the center of the case is the wording of the Constitution's insurrection clause and whether Trump incited an insurrection when his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, USA TODAY's John Fritze , Aysha Bagchi and David Jackson report.   📃 Walk me through the 14th Amendment: The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed in the post-Civil War era, intended to extend liberties in the Bill of Rights to formerly enslaved people, USA TODAY's Kinsey Crowley explains. But it also bars anyone who has engaged in insurrection after swearing to uphold the Constitution (by being sworn into office, for example), from holding office again.  🤼 How did Trump's rivals respond? Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy vowed to withdraw from the Colorado primary ballot after the decision, and he demanded his Republican rivals do the same. President Joe Biden said there's "no question" Trump supported the insurrection, but the president didn't weigh in on the Colorado Supreme Court's specific decision.   Stay in the know on politics: Sign up for the OnPolitics newsletter Nikki Haley struggles to win Republican women. Here's why. In the lead up to the first primaries of 2024, Republican women look to be sticking with the former president and holding off on backing Nikki Haley. READ MORE Advertisement US releases ally of Venezuelan president for 10 Americans in prisoner swap The Biden administration released a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from US custody as part of a significant prisoner swap. READ MORE Biden goes after Black voters doubling down on the economy President Joe Biden will try to convince Black and Latino voters who have soured on his candidacy that their economic outlooks have improved. READ MORE McConnell mentions wife in clapback to Trump remarks on immigrants The Senate minority leader, who has generally avoided responding to the former president's remarks, used his wife's name to push back Tuesday. READ MORE From abortion rights to inflation: 5 ways the 2024 election will impact voters When voters choose the next president in 2024, they'll be picking a leader to address the contentious issues dividing the nation. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •  Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •  Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •   Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback