ALBAWABA - In a significant development in California, former President Donald Trump's eligibility to run in the 2024 presidential elections is causing a stir. This decision hinges on his alleged involvement in the Capitol Hill breach on January 6, prompting the Secretary of State, Shirley Weber, to assert that Trump's name will not be removed from the ballot.
Weber, holding a pivotal role in election matters, emphasized that the exclusion of a candidate from the ballot, as per Constitutional provisions, is not a decision to be taken lightly. She underscored the importance of maintaining the integrity of elections amid increasing political divisions.
While the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in favor of Trump's eligibility, Secretary Weber announced that his name will feature in the primary election ballots scheduled for March 5, 2024.
Democratic legislators in California, including Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, are urging Secretary Weber to exhaust all legal avenues to challenge Trump's inclusion on the state's ballots.
In a parallel scenario, the Supreme Court of Michigan recently dismissed a plea to remove Trump from the 2024 presidential election ballots, citing his connection to the Capitol Hill breach. The court upheld that he remains eligible to run for president in the state.
As the 2024 U.S. presidential elections draw nearer, legal battles against Trump's candidacy are unfolding in various states, asserting that he should be disqualified from the ballots based on his role in the Capitol Hill breach on January 6.
Notably, on December 20, the Supreme Court of Colorado determined that Trump, due to his involvement in the Capitol Hill breach, would not qualify to run for president in the state, citing charges of "insurrection and rebellion."
Adding to the complexity, the state of Maine has also ruled against Trump's participation in the Republican primaries, aligning with the constitutional provision. Consequently, Trump's name will be omitted from the primary election ballots set for March 5, 2024, in both Colorado and Maine.
The final verdict on Trump's eligibility in these states rests with the U.S. Supreme Court. With nine members, including six with Republican leanings and three with Democratic leanings, the court's decision holds immense weight in shaping the electoral landscape.
