ALBAWABA - Overturning a prior decision by the Colorado Supreme Court, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed former President Donald Trump to participate in the upcoming Republican Party primary in Colorado, marking a significant legal step.
Following Trump's appeal, the decision was made, and it represents a significant win for the former president. He had been disqualified from the primaries because of claims that he had participated in the Capitol riot on January 6.
The U.S. Supreme Court underscored the significance of Congress, not state authorities, in interpreting and enforcing constitutional laws by reversing the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling.
In a tweet after the ruling, Trump hailed the court's decision, calling it a "major victory for America".
The decision is made at a time when Trump's popularity among Republican voters is still high, having won every primary contest he's run in so far, most recently in Michigan.
Beyond Colorado, the ruling has ramifications since the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling is anticipated to reexamine Trump's disqualification from the primaries in Maine and Illinois, which were also connected to the Capitol incident.
The ongoing disputes about Trump's eligibility and its implications on his political destiny are exemplified by the court battles surrounding it.