The Supreme Court should uphold the Colorado court decision, and declare Donald Trump ineligible for that state’s primary ballot. The plain language of the 14th Amendment, and the justices’ often stated preference for adhering to the “original” language of the Constitution, clearly supports this as an unambiguous decision.
While this would create big backlash from Trump supporters, it will be worse if he runs and loses the election in November. That would guarantee another decade of drama and polarizing controversy over “stolen” elections. Ruling him ineligible now — while polarizing in the short term — could help avoid that. It would also bring back some balance to the Republican Party, and allow other qualified candidates to compete for the nomination.
Trump has already rendered much of the legislative branch of our government dysfunctional. If nothing else, the court should remove him from the ballot in the of interest of the Judiciary Branch. Trump has clearly stated that he expects to take control of the Justice Department, if he attains the presidency. This means every decision “his” Supreme Court makes, will be shaped by the Executive Branch. Any pretense that the judiciary operates independently, will be lost.
Banning Trump from office would maintain the separation of powers in our three branches of government. That is what the Founders intended, and what the Constitution clearly provides as the basis of our republic. Now, the Supreme Court must rise above politics, and demonstrate courage and responsibility to maintain it, as they are sworn to do.
Ann Morgan
Everett
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