Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's ballot eligibility in 2024 race | full audio

The Supreme Court on Thursday heard arguments in Trump v. Anderson, a case that questions whether former President Donald Trump is ineligible for the presidency because of his conduct related to the assault at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The case, which stems from a lawsuit filed by six Colorado voters, cites Section 3 of the 14th Amendment as the reasoning for keeping Trump off the ballot.
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[@kimmurphy5107]

How could a President NOT be held to a higher standard? What happened to the buck stops here? The President of THE United States should be accountable for their actions, not exempt!

[@pokvictor]

Right on

[@maxinebennett8149]

I agree wholeheartedly.

[@view6250]

So where is Bidens punishment!!!!!!!!!

[@view6250]

Americans first🇺🇸👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@poolqueen44]

@@view6250 for what??

[@jackie-se1yx]

thomas needs to recuse himself from these cases since ginni was involved in the insurrection. he should resign b/c he's corrupt

[@aqdadr]

When was the insurrection? You know millions of people saw the same thing you saw?

[@brianbrett5955]

​@@aqdadryour right we all watched it and it's called an insurrection.

[@karenwhinesmore9347]

That man is so corrupt! It's appalling that the American people have no way to remove Supreme Court judges. Especially after it had been proven that Supreme Court judge has abused his position of power on multiple occasions, accepted bribes & would recuse himself from overseeing a hearing that involved his wife! He is as corrupt as they come. 🤬

[@sashat4761]

@@brianbrett5955yes an unarmed people welcomed in the building is quite the insurrection get real doomas

[@kilikinatoo]

@@brianbrett5955 how people can watch that day and say it wasn't an insurrection....is astounding.

[@jackparker8686]

Donald Trump even romanticized even more in statement "what if Mafia ran this country yeah maybe things would be a little different around here yeah "this is during his rallies his pep rallies which seemed to be the Crux of his whole purpose in office the last time he was bouncing around like a loose canon in there .... I think we can see the line of aspiration leading to his spoken statement during an interview desire to be a king ...

[@fashun008]

These judges are asking the lawyers questions about somethings they are appointed to decide. At times, they are cutting off the attorney's attempts to respond saying they are not staying on subject, then immediately after go off topic with a question that has NO RELATIONS to the subject at hand !!!!!!!!!!!

[@UnseemlyGenie00]

Are you new here?

[@georgeradcliffe7511]

TOTAL WORD SALAD FROM "THE BEST BRAINS IN AMERICA"

[@jtapper6109]

“Let’s look at Justice Thomas questions from a thirty thousand foot perspective” what the what?

[@BrittWera20]

Not necessarily the BEST brains, I think, after reading this entire transcript. Fumbles everywhere!

[@debbylindsay4875]

Are they really the best brain in America? I don't think so. They definitely are doing the word salad thing.

[@poolqueen44]

Please scotus do your job.

[@user-nj6ne1pe4s]

And RULE for Trump

[@juststunned4210]

Can Biden pack the court before the election?

[@rickyc3926]

Only office he'll get is a 4x8 cell in state penn. Cell #45

[@joellaskin8401]

TOO BAD THESE CORRUPT JUDGES CAN'T BE TRUSTED TO ''DO THE RIGHT THING''..........................

[@poolqueen44]

@@joellaskin8401 right?! They’re the voice of the American people, not supposed to be biased.

[@yoshiclubcaptainfeerick7750]

Previously taken an oath (sworn into office) therefore officer. ‘Or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof’. Simple.

[@BrittWera20]

ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@UnseemlyGenie00]

Telling them to peacefully protest and go home was aiding and abetting?

[@scottmcintosh2988]

Trump is an INSERECTIONEST ALREADY DISQUALIFIED ! NEVER trump ! IMO

[@laydidivinity8755]

When exactly did he do that?? I'll wait!! 👀👂🏿 Telling his colt to stand down and stand by is not the same as saying protest peacefully then go home!! ​@@UnseemlyGenie00

[@noreengirnis2233]

​@@UnseemlyGenie00 You obviously did not follow the Impeachment hearings. Our job is not to get you up to speed.

[@cleartryclark841]

Because common sense should let you know it include anyone that try to over throw out Democracy.

[@JOHNPHILIPTHESINGER]

-r about a year g

[@williecherry512]

Amen

[@heathersdad5044]

THE PRESIÐENT IS DEFINED AS AN OFFICE, AND THE PRESIDENT AS THE #1 OFFICER OF THE UNITED STATES, ALSO IN ARTICLE 2, SECTION 3. CONSTITUTIONAL VERBAGE EXACTLY.

[@user-bm5gd2di6p]

Amy Coney did she just graduate kindergarten

[@user-bm5gd2di6p]

How old is she 12

[@heathersdad5044]

@@user-bm5gd2di6p No... SHE IS DECEASED!

[@williamtaylor6490]

When the Constitution was written the ones that wrote it thought Justices ⚖️ in the Future were Smart enough to understand that People who work as Senator's, Vice President and President that are in Congress hold the Office of those Jobs and Their Laws would be understood and upheld. They were Smart back than why aren't we as Smart or Smarter ??? .

[@donjackson4563]

The President Is also supposed to be honest and respectful toward everyone especially the Peaceful transfer a power , ex president Donald Trump is responsible for the January 6th attack on the capitol building.

[@Boomers4Zoomers]

We watched the whole thing live on tv. We were all there, smh. Wow cbs!

[@donjackson4563]

And Trump is responsible for the January 6th attack on the capitol building hurting capitol police

[@ronaldb.wilkins816]

Truth is, there is no difference between office and officer. The reason why is clear and simple. If it's an office and you're a member of said office, then you're an officer.

[@scottmcintosh2988]

The Constrtion includes both !

[@sueblood7793]

Although your comment is irrelevant it is also likely incorrect as the CONTEXT is missing. It was WRITTEN specifically to prevent those serving in a recognized ARMY from later serving in the government it had fought against. It was specific to the Civil War era, hardly - if ever- used and left in place mainly due to Congressional disinterest. There are likely a few more relevant terms we the people should dust off and examine. Words like Treason.

[@loribryant884]

Seems like a no brainer to me 😢

[@Darlene-en5lc]

This absolutely needs to be decided by our federal court. & They need to be noble jurists & put partisan politics aside & do the right thing. For our whole country.

[@adamlavoie2435]

This group would be unable to do that.

[@MlHayes]

Could have, should have, may have are not good arguments in respect to the argument that neither the meaning of officer or term limits have anything to do with instigation of insurrection.

[@MlHayes]

This whole case seems to stand on the premise that tRump was never an elected officer prior to taking the oath of office before being elected as the President of the United States and taking that oath of office.

[@MlHayes]

About one and a half hour into the states address to the court, the presenter, Mr. Jason Murray stated the normal process for addressing the cases for election issues. Justice Kanvanah quickly changed the subject.

[@jimfrees491]

They won't they are paid off

[@Muppet-kz2nc]

Excluding the President as an Officer of the U.S. is absolutely asinine.

[@donnabarton4243]

you statement is asinine

[@ghill88]

So true 100%.

[@nicholasgardiner9601]

​@@donnabarton4243 The very first word of your comment is misspelled. Your comment is unsupported, uncorroborated, and false.

[@douglaskampfer2028]

The office of President is a figure head office with very little power, Congress can over ride any decisions that the president makes, this is why Amendment 14(3) did not include the offices of president or vice president.

[@elizasmith1229]

Yes, if one's at one time in OFFICE, then he's an OfficER. Not that hard to understand.

[@EmmettHenderson-hf1zm]

The whole reason for the Supreme Court is to decide the question for the nation, it's not just a Colorado question it's a national question under the USA Constitution implied and expressed.

[@kathylovelady260]

😮😮😮😅😅999999990

[@FilsanGuudle76]

😂😂😂😂

[@jenesisxtreme]

It shouldn't be. Each state has their own people, laws, courts, and autonomy. It should be respected. A bias leaning supreme court is no help or fair to anyone. Also ALL government positions need salary limits and term limits. Our government is a bunch of greedy lazy fat cats..both sides. Ridiculous two party system anyways.

[@juststunned4210]

Preventing the congress from certifying the electoral college votes is interrupting the peaceful transfer of power with violence. Come on supreme court don't mess this up. How could there be examples when no other president ever wielded his power to corrupt an election.

[@JudySaenz-om3sh]

That's right! Its a national question under the Contitution, not only one state. Its national, the majority of states have to decide. But those Republicans fo not want to decide that yet....they're hung up on waiting for the hope their leader tRump will win to be in full control under his regime. The same goes for immigration the Republicans do not want to solution the problem....judt because they don't want Biden to get the credit a DEMOCRAT. REPUBLICANS its all about the party MOT THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA.

[@JudySaenz-om3sh]

Alito does not want to accept it as Trump as an insurrectionist. Alito is not accepting it as an insurrectionist. Definitely, he's a Republican. That's right this got to be resolve before it goes to the polls.

[@scottmcintosh2988]

Not allowed to hold public office or military office forever so says the CONSTUTION ! IMO

[@jackiemilton1828]

Justice Thomas should not have heard the case and all the justices know that. So it already shows they themselves think they are above the law.

[@harryballsacky]

GO POUND SAND...

[@califlorida5210]

His wife was involved in the insurrection… Thomas shouldn’t be involved in this decision… conflict of interest!!!

[@barbarahurst1937]

He knows the law and the history of the democratic south after civil war wanting to form own separate country to maintain slavery in the south. Hey ! Learn history buddy

[@patriotmedia2388]

@@califlorida5210 What insurrection? Name one person including Trump whos been charged with insurrection. Even the lawyer for Colorado admitted it wasn't

[@jackiemilton1828]

@@patriotmedia2388 even Trump after his own attorney said it wasn’t an insurrection when they debated the ballet issue before SCOTUS said it wasn’t an insurrection, but Trump said it was an insurrection that same day on the news outlets.

[@peterveseskis9526]

SupremeSupreme Court should be asking questions dealing with the Constitution and not fallacies dealing with what if

[@BigBabyBuba1980]

Exactly

[@scottmcintosh2988]

Ignoring the Constution as it bans INSERECTIONEST ! IMO

[@Stupid_A_Scanbe]

​@@scottmcintosh2988you do realize what the possible implications are if you agree with Colorado's ruling and it sets a legal precedent? I'd respectfully advise you to take a "timeout" to reconsider what you're advocating. Thoroughly take into consideration how our laws work and why words, the definitions, and the consistency of them for our understanding is critically vital, in order to protect ourselves being a priority. Ask yourself if you may be advocating for something that ultimately is and can be used against your self interests.

[@charlesasmith7836]

Agree

[@TiciaA26]

I agree very odd testimony and questions.

[@mikeperez2096]

Judges do your duty for the country, dont help a criminal keep on playing with the laws and don't let a political party lie and scheme ways to help a criminal.

[@annettespadaro9091]

they know, who he is say good bye to there sanity , they will have no justice wants djt gets his way amen

[@williamsjeffrey9256]

😮huh?

[@clarkwade456]

you right we need to keep those dem from keeping power they have broke laws left and right and uses fake documents

[@cjendret]

you' re talking about Biden right? dig a little deeper than CBS

[@user-yl7qt4jm2d]

I know brandon needs to go now

[@willog501]

The SCOTUS has gone to injustice.

[@DeeAllan-qs2bk]

What injustice? If it is the will of the people to elect a person to president! If he wins, why should a few on SCOTUS make the judgment of a candidate to win or not?, let it be the will of the millions of a countries people. If they vote for and elect him. I guess they don't think he is that bad of a person. I want the right to have my vote for candidate of my choice. I'm voting Against the deep state, this administrations corruption and the chaos and destruction of America. Make America Great Again! Trump 24 🇺🇸

[@joofmagoof2841]

You can tell the judges leanings based on when they interrupt lawyers...it's awful.

[@randallcauley9484]

yes it is

[@jonathansnider6692]

"Integrity is the very breath of justice. Confidence in our law, our courts and in the administration of justice is our supreme interest. No practice must be permitted to prevail which invites toward the administration of justice a doubt or distrust of its integrity." Wheeler, Chief Justice of Connecticut, 1928

[@jackiemilton1828]

Judicial judge has already ruled Trump incited an insurrection in one of his other cases.

[@KathrynRose-schultz-qs6qw]

No better words!

[@lucyarias7493]

AAMÉN!!! So heartening to hear from a Justice who knows what he's talking about. THANK YOU AND BLESSED BE!!!✝️⚖️🧑🏻‍🍼🙏🏼

[@susanwahome1360]

He never met Donald Trump. Respect has to be earned not given blindly . You can quote anyone you want… Wheeler was a justice in 1928. There was no 24 hr news, no internet which allows anyone to say anything and have it repeated a million times in a second. There’s no lie detector screening information as it comes in It reminds me of Trump who uses his right to free speech to lie, deceive, effect revenge on anyone who speaks out against him. He stirs up fear and anger and distrust of the government, law enforcement, the media, the military, lawyers, judges, women, the election process and the officials that run that process, he stirs up disdain and distrust against the Democratic Party, the constitution, NATO, our allies - he has pretty much torn apart everything America stands for. He trusts, tries to emulate and repeats the rhetoric of evil dictators, and war mongers and white nationalists. So if I scoff at the Supreme Court and question the fairness of their decisions, I have a right to. There is no built in integrity, honesty or nonpartisan justice that somehow deserves our blind allegiance. If you have to mandate morality, integrity and fairness and force we the people to blindly accept, have faith in, and follow nine human beings with all their own beliefs, values and principles and biases to make potential life long laws that effect even the most intimate freedoms we are entitled to, and continue on till death do us part. No, we have every right to insist that our freedom is built into the fabric of the laws of this nation and to have a voice and means to vote out politicians and invite in a government which has been equitably elected to serve knowing that they have a few years to get it right for the people. And they must not be deified and worshipped as the all knowing and all powerful answers to lifelong laws and not be held accountable for every decision they make

[@user-nj6ne1pe4s]

'Come on, Mr Murray ANSWER THE QUESTION, If you can't we'll move on...' 😅

[@user-rk9hp8gl5q]

Hi No one is not above the law. Have a great day 😀

[@patd.3836]

Huh? "No one is not...?"

[@TheWorldRealist]

Money power and influence puts you above the law. Otherwise these trials would have started a year earlier.

[@robertodiaz9680]

Did they pay attention to the Hearings ? Do they know t hey know their job Is to rule according to JUSTICE ?

[@user-qc8gq2xf6ebebekids]

Arguments 😂 the judges are slapping those lawyers around with their own words.

[@dianewilbanks904]

Trump is. The only choice for our. country . no one c❤o❤ulf

[@marietellez6021]

@@dianewilbanks904 No , President Biden is the true only choice still , he ranks 14th among the best of all American Presidents , with Trump last , we all love Biden and again in 2024 💙🌊🌊🌊🙏🏽🗳️🇺🇸🙌🏾

[@marietellez6021]

Trump belongs in prison, seriously , he is a danger to our country!!

[@marietellez6021]

To be fair , why do we have to include the Supreme Court , to persecute Trump , when we all know he is guilty as sin , for insurrection!!

[@jwillp]

bidens the only choice trumps a traitor that a fact @@dianewilbanks904

[@benapodacs7363]

Officer of the state's back in1776 were call state officials. And they were senators and president's. The Supreme Court knows this.and stop adding to the constitution , if we go to a autocratic system these court's are all gone.😢😮😢😮😮 11:46

[@robertpendarvis244]

Now they wanted to act like they can't interpret the law appointed official now its has changed clearance Thomas for the love of money & A W.W...crasy

[@priscillamyricks8554]

It's a disgrace to the Lord Supreme Court throwing out Colorado Supreme Court decision just because the Mega Republicans that was appointed by Donald Trump and I have mixed feelings with Johnson maybe she needs some more studying to do about our constitution

[@DavidJones-ti5yi]

Anytime a President can order lower officers a command to do something then Trump would have been an officer of the law!

[@tonyalamillo6899]

Trump announced on the day of his inauguration shortly before taking the Oath ,he said " in a little while I'll be taking the Oath of Office of the President " so he admitted to going to be an officer of an office as President

[@UnseemlyGenie00]

​@@tonyalamillo6899That point is moot because Trump hasn't been convicted of insurrection

[@tonyalamillo6899]

@@UnseemlyGenie00 one doesn't have to be convicted of an insurrection just fact based he he participated ,helped or tried to stay moor in not trying to stop it from happening ,when he had all the power in his hands to do so.

[@UnseemlyGenie00]

@@tonyalamillo6899 Do you have proof Trump aided and abetted?

[@sueblood7793]

​@@tonyalamillo6899 There WAS NO INSURRECTION TRAITOR!

[@marietellez6021]

Thank you Colorado!!

[@bernardriggs2079]

Presidential Immunity ( Trump Argument he can do whatever he wants and not be prosecuted ) rejected in DC Appeals Court vs The Constitution Article 14 Section 3 arguments ( This does not apply to Trump ) same argument as presidential immunity Trump arguments are the same in both cases. His attorneys using word salad and different titles in each case.

[@gmccown10]

Lol the SC basically stating that the language is not literal in terms of naming the office of President specifically, sets a precedent that means the 2nd amendment could be interpreted as “AR style weapons weren’t meant for the public” 😂😂😂

[@marianewhite9756]

That is awesome that this is finally happening . Long time coming.

[@jackparker8686]

Whatever section needs to be devised from whatever amendment.... The discussion that should be circled is the fact that Donald Trump blatantly and very obviously disregarded ( the process of election)...... This and this only should be the discussion..... Let's call it the section regarding cannot play fair ism and thus not allowed to play......

[@bernarditacalub344]

The Spanish Criminzl /Penal Code has a broad coverage for imsurrection

[@kimmurphy5107]

The question is not what happens if one state chooses. The question is the law.

[@keithkafe]

Boy are people going to be bummed when this comes back 8-1.

[@Darlene-en5lc]

I'll be tickled pink if it comes back 8 to 1 trump is an insurrectionist who will never be allowed near our again!

[@ratroute8238]

*9 - 0*

[@keithkafe]

@@ratroute8238 i'm cautiously optimistic, but Sotomayor is an odd duck

[@tandiswiechman5100]

⁠@@keithkafe- I feel like Jackson is as well.

[@keithkafe]

@@tandiswiechman5100 yeah, but I think her line of questioning indicates she'll end up deciding this wouldn't be a good precedent

[@emrek99205]

51:41 The reason why legislators are specifically mentioned in 14.3 is because they are NOT offices of the United States. Instead they are offices OF the *_states_* themselves. Yes, they do meet in a federal congress, but they themselves are state-bound offices who are then sent TO congress. They can only speak, act, and vote on behalf of one state. The Presidency is different. It is an office of each and every state when speaking, acting, and voting/signing. That is, they are an officer of the UNITED states.

[@davidnovin4781]

😅

[@heathersdad5044]

Read Article 2, Section 3, for enlightenment.

[@gerroldmayfield3346]

How can you possibly occupy the "office" of President, but not be an officer?

[@jamesgrantham7281]

the key difference is one is elected. the other is not. it applies to appointed positions.

[@emrek99205]

@@jamesgrantham7281 Not the way I read it. Congressmen, et al, are not positioms of the UNITED states, but are positions of individual states. As far as appointments, judges, including US and state Supreme Court justices, are appointed positions but presidents, governors, and mayors are elected into offices.

[@cpmrealty]

remove the supreme court they are not working for ALL OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE - TRUMP LIED, PARTICIPATED IN AN INSURECTION - HAD THIS BEEN A DEMOCRAT HE WOULD HAVE BEEN OUT AND IN JAIL. I am disgusted as to what is happening in the USA! this is shameful -

[@jad2215]

Whose to say that regardless of decision the Supreme Court makes, that a majority of states follow Colorado's lead and refuse to put Trump on their ballet. As for the argument of how the country would react I have to remember when Bush vs. Gore came to be. We survived only to endure Bush's presidency. I wouldn't so much worry if Trump loses rather than win the day.

[@benapodacs7363]

This system is no 0:40 longer,we are now a autocratic system with no law.

[@curtokay8046]

what from what I heard today I would say they will side with trump,

[@TiciaA26]

No way should this man be allowed to run. He needs to finish his court case.

[@JudySaenz-om3sh]

I think this arrorney is saying....we need the supreme court should bring it under Griffith case TO SEND TO CONGRESS NOW or do nothing at all before the election INSTEAD to wait after the election that might influence the Republicans to pardon him and or do nothing at all and or ignored the supreme the court under tge Amendment as a Federal official as an officer and running for office.

[@tyler3201]

This is extremely interesting and I feel like everyone needs to listen to the arguments.

[@jaslady22]

What is scary, is the fact they have to ponder and understand the Amendment as though they aren't quite clear and if it is open to interpretation, the donald will find a loop hole and escape clause!

[@Fatdog-Dakind]

He has the orangest skin I think that I have ever seen, He smelled so bad it scared the cats into an awful scream, He often bragged he'd never serve or ever go to war, He said that he had bones of spurs a growing out his toes. "Theme done to Botany Bay Song" from Hateful Eight

[@Brunsontina589]

EXACTLY! 💯 ​@@jaslady22

[@ToddM452]

Yes, just like the Jan 6 Hearings. All Americans should take the time to listen and see that the process is doing its best attempt to present the facts.

[@marietellez6021]

@@ToddM452We the public , know the FACTS!!

[@TyroneNorwood]

How are you going to litigate the insurrection act when you have insurrectionest making the decisions

[@flavigne5120]

Exactly, the whole GOP IS CORRUPTED, THEY HAVE ALL ENCOURAGED AND PARTICIPATED INTO THE INSURRECTION IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER. JOSH HAWLEY, GYM JORDAN, LYNDSEY GRAHAM, TED CRUZ, COMER, GOMERT, GAETZ, AND MANY MORE . CLEAN THAT SWAMP AND THE COURT WILL HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE TO APPLY THE LAW, OR BE IMPEACHED. READ THE 14th sect. 3 IT JUST CANNOT BE ANY CLEARER.

[@JennHanson-ou5yu]

Especially considering Judge Thomas's wife what part of The Terrorists attack on Jan. 6th.

[@lydiabantilan5972]

Why are these Supreme Court Justices have to argue laws that were supposed to be dependent on their decision. Bouncing back and forth don't look like they studied this case before they put it on the table as such that they don't have to go through each of the 9 judges individual presumptions.

[@stevetweedie5470]

😢

[@williamtaylor6490]

It seems that the young lawyer from Colorado is Smarter than the Supreme Court Judge's all together

[@randallcauley9484]

some clear ignorance or absence of US history and the use of "insurrection" in US Law. Why would they ignore those precedence and contexts. Certain politicos have been itching to bring this very question to SCrOTUS, knowing it would get played this way. They're not foundationalists. They're playing legislators from the bench. It's unimpressive. And the interruptions and redirect essentially cutting off other Judges line of inquiry is a far cry from previous Courts. It's lame. It's like SCrOTUS Springer instead of proper decorum or full inquiry. We are compromised.

[@BIGKEITH39]

I'm not understanding because one Justice made it clear that it applied to it didn't say president or vice president but it did say people that hold office which we know Congress does not hold office neither do the Secretary just the President and vice so I'm not

[@RaynmanPlays]

Jason Murray found out real quick the difference between arguing in front of your run of the mill judge and arguing before the Supreme Court. He tried to bring in some of that good lawyer BS that works on judges but _my goodness_ were they not having it.

[@mrwilson7617]

Trump is still a traitor.

[@RobertFlorence-bw4xv]

I believe if they don't find him not qualified to run that people are afraid of trump, he, and no one should be above the law, are they scared of him Ask yourself 😮

[@RobertFlorence-bw4xv]

SMH 😮

[@JennHanson-ou5yu]

it sounds like they are begging him to get them out of having to do their job. and the whole house vote thing is a joke, we all know the house is unable to accomplish anything .

[@h.h.4408]

Terrible to listen to this!!! 😮

[@robertmuckle2985]

Lawyer tries to argue that "self executing" has a meaning other than its VERY OBVIOUS! If it were to mean anything other than what the simple 2 words state, don't ya think there would have been a few additional words added for clarification?🤯

[@JudySaenz-om3sh]

Question to the Supreme Judges, what law section will be recognized under a President or an official will a particular state refuse to having in that state ballot; for being an INSURRECTIONIST?

[@jackskillet]

I wonder if the people outside the Supreme Court protesting are listening to this

[@harryballsacky]

NOPE, ALL TAYLOR SWIFT FANS

[@user-yw4fn1mf4u]

@@harryballsacky All suffering from end-stage swyfilis which has rotted their brains.

[@jaslady22]

The 'Silent' peaceful 'crowd' that holds the huge sign: REMOVE TRUMP, are NOT insurrectionists....those were Jan. 6 rioters/terrorists, that wanted the illegal election of Donald! Amendment 14 Section 3, would still rely on republicans to impeach him and they are incapable, so they therefore become held to Amendment 14 Section 3, in offering aid and should be ousted as well. This has long legs....

[@allenseymour1895]

Not charged with any offence

[@billatnip6425]

Read the section it doesn't require a charge or conviction it's not a criminal penalty

[@rigelb9025]

Indeed, most people on January 6th were far more problematic for being a little too 'on the fence', not off of it. And by that, I don't mean that they were sitting.

[@bernarditacalub344]

Of zThe issue on the term. "officer" & " official "are clesref. & solved by Sec.3, ART. III where the provision clearly enumerated & expressly provided /includef the disqualification fir the position of presidency

[@donnasloane9031]

Our Supreme Court....WOW!....They are brilliant!

[@calvinlary6134]

They can't stop the people from writing Trump in

[@jackieburns8878]

But those votes wouldn’t be counted.

[@billatnip6425]

But it does stop him from holding the office

[@joannemcardle1848]

​@@billatnip6425 The power is with People. That is where our vote is more crucial then ever. Make it count. VOTE BLUE. 💙💙💙💙💙 federal, state, and local. 🦅🇺🇸

[@tedwalford7615]

Colorado's position, though, is that no write-in votes for Donald Trump will be counted.

[@beliasanders7984]

A very sad day for America!

[@perryvallee3643]

I hope they remove Him from Balets.

[@UnseemlyGenie00]

​@@perryvallee3643remove you earth

[@mikaelfransson3658]

How much is USA worth, if corruption can buy one day off dictatorship! We have no FIAT left now! /Mikael

[@darktruth8013]

Those "officials" should be charged with treason.

[@ratroute8238]

The Supreme Court parsed the black letter laws and it seems that they don't agree that the states have that power..................................... 9 - 0

[@jackiemilton1828]

Justices are making their own way to get away from following the law. How can they allow some states handle abortion issues and say that CO shouldn’t be able to determine that Trump stays off the ballot. Hello- the appellate court of CO followed their rules. So therefore, they should be allowed to keep Trump off their ballots.

[@mrcruz9682]

All states can handle their abortion laws the way they want. Elections are not the same.

[@harryballsacky]

POINT TO THE DOLL AND TELL US WHERE THE ORANGE MANS TWEETS HURT YOU

[@donnabarton4243]

Because abortion is not a constitutional issue

[@penponds]

Because this is an issue of national / federal significance and it’s an issue which arises from the text of the Constitution. Abortion as an issue has neither of those qualities.

[@jaslady22]

And YET, allow, 'Alternative electors'? Hmm. that fraud, almost got slipped in and pulled off by the Criminal (Donald Trump)!

[@williethomas2628]

That is sickening!

[@pennyc11]

SA should not be a qualified candidate.🤨

[@bingyum]

Those judges don’t want to do their jobs and say what does the US constitution say upon an insurrectionists running for office ?

[@user-yw4fn1mf4u]

There was NO insurrection.

[@bingyum]

@@user-yw4fn1mf4u odd how many are in prison for insurrection for there not have been one as they attacked the US capital and tried to steal an election.

[@bingyum]

@@user-yw4fn1mf4u yeah there was he attempted a coup and tried to steal the ejection. He sent his minion to the csoitsl and wanted them to stop the electors to name Biden the winner of the election with by far the most votes.

[@randallcauley9484]

it's really pretty simple. They're wrangling about how to do (or not do) their own jobs and measure the weight of 14th Amendment, and whether or not it counts. It's not especially "legal" to prevaricate. It is, however, suspicious that they want to question a state's determination by a CO judge that under US Law an individual clearly has engaged in "insurrection." There's zero reason for the 1st, 3rd, or 14th Amendment to except anyone from US Codes which delineate what "insurrection" mean. It's completely false that we don't have any idea what "insurrection" means in both a criminal and legal sense.

[@Can-vd3we]

So i guess biden can do all the same things now?

[@harryballsacky]

HE COULDN'T TIE HIS SHOES

[@jaslady22]

Who knew, it was a license and Get Out Of Jail FREE card, to commit all criminal acts and get away with it? Wow, just never knew!

[@jaslady22]

Equal justice? So if going after Hunter, for being Joe's son and doing business in foreign countries, is now illegal, than equal justice, Ivanka having an office in the WH and doing business in China, she should expect prison time? Eric and Don Jr. taking over all the other 'businesses' would make them an inheritor of those fraudulent businesses! FEDERAL crime is attached to former and current owners of such!

[@7StrokeRoll]

@@harryballsacky YET, HE WILL STILL DEFEAT TRUMP IN NOVEMBER

[@laurenpillay6364]

Exactly!

[@carlbartelt9509]

Justice Thomas's wife is mega. He should not be on any case involving donald trump. The supreme court needs an overhaul.

[@genefowlerjr3133]

Read Section Three...Guilt or Innocence is irrelevant to removing from the ballot. By telling the mob that they were "special, go home now, we love you" he committed insurrection by giving them comfort.

[@brucesmith6007]

You must be sarcastic.

[@jackparker8686]

If they can steep ourselves into roe versus Wade proactively,... What's obvious about Donald Trump and his plight is...... obvious...... Would it be allowed for us to see ourselves right into an autocracy?.... With somehow our hands tied?

[@UnseemlyGenie00]

We aren't talking about a baby you want to flush...this affects the whole nation not having a senile president. Has Trump been convicted of insurrection?

[@maurad5378]

We all know what they’re going to do.

[@ibfirehead]

Ya what’s right !!! Let the voters decide stop the anti democracy democrats !! The hypocrisy is real

[@harryballsacky]

ACKNOWLEDGE HOW A SINGLE STATE CAN'T MAKE DECISIONS FOR THE WHOLE COUNTRY....

[@user-yw4fn1mf4u]

@@harryballsacky Exactly. Trump has already stated that when he is reelected, he will expel communist liberals from the USA.

[@lubetime-autorepair7078]

@@harryballsackyso wait, if Colorado takes Trump off the ballot they are making a decision for the entire country. How? In order for your red state to follow CO’s precedent, they would have to actually use their own procedures. Is this not correct?

[@EmmettHenderson-hf1zm]

The state would not be deciding the sc would just be taking the state argument to the Constitution.

[@TiciaA26]

The President what is the oath of office?

[@wcully9649]

The constitution says that if you engaged in an insurrection, you are not allowed to run for Office. What happened to State rights?

[@richardwilson7904]

This is a constitutional law not a political save or job’s issue

[@kevinleaks5610]

Why is the supreme Court kissing Donald Trump's they're making an argument that the people should make a decision to vote when in his second impeachment that was the same🎉

[@kevinleaks5610]

Guilty on all counts

[@kevinleaks5610]

Unfair system

[@richh9570]

Trump was AQUITTED on BOTH FAKE IMPEACHMENTS.

[@BrittWera20]

​@@richprez1007 Obviously it appears that there is NO respect for law-abiding citizens. What in the world are they surmising? The squeaky wheel gets grease? Lunacy in the SCOTUS!!

[@ginale35]

Wally can only hope that the Supreme Court does what you're supposed to do

[@markchristian7377]

Zero expectation of accountability.

[@lisamaley8661]

Was Donald J Trump charged and found guilty of insurrection if so when

[@harryballsacky]

WE ONLY NEED TO DECIDE THAT BASED ON FEEWINGS.....INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY...THE LEFT IS STUFF THROWING CRAP AT THE WALL TO SEE WHAT STICKS...THEY'RE DESPERATE

[@colediamond8644]

THAT'S NOT A LEGAL REQUIREMENT. REREAD 14TH AMEND SEC 3.

[@kbarnhart8400]

@@colediamond8644 Well a charge of insurrection and a conviction would certainly lead to an easier decision for the justices. I have been waiting for Garland to do that to help out Biden. JMHO

[@robertmuckle2985]

Read the DC 3 panel SCOTUS findings....it's in their opinion....or are you not following close enough?🙄

[@barbaraolson6783]

Not required

[@Elinore-by2zh]

Pray when everything seems wrong, Prayer will keep us good and strong, When there's trouble in Our Heart their's no need to feel along, Just Pray when everything seems wrong... HALLUELUJAH!!!

[@djdale.5806]

Tomatoes tomatoes/Commander & chief/officer/ officer of or office holder. That amendment needs to be amended. An insurrection (trumps insurrection) has never happened before. This is new & unexplored territory.

[@djdale.5806]

@@texasgirl4740 😂

[@djdale.5806]

@@texasgirl4740lol😂Yeah right 😂

[@BrittWera20]

I wrote that very same thing. I guess I used too many words.😂

[@djdale.5806]

@@BrittWera20 😂

[@user-cp9mt4rt4r]

You lost me at housewife who doesn't know anything. Horrible advertised maneuver in 2024!

[@bernarditacalub344]

Though there us term limits that doesnt bar the State to disqualify the insurrectionist becayse of tge change of power/ authority. The "term Officer" was meant to be genersl word during when the framers were drafting and meant to include everybody including the President as it was enumerated tge positions and it was only later after the framers wgen tgey differentiate the word "officers" & "official", timefrane is imfortant

[@artcoreak85]

During the debate the judj pointed out trump was not tried or convicted of inserection .and article 3 of the 14th amendment did not c aply

[@kimmurphy5107]

I understand the backlash. This is about the law and do we want someone who went to extreme lengths to not follow through with the transfer of power...

[@jackparker8686]

We do not properly Foster education in this country... Education does not need to be bought to be had.... It needs to be proactively strived for by every single individual citizen with ores in his hands

[@alaurasheridan]

1:25:25 Just a handful of states decide? What? Since when? Who ever heard of such an inegalitarian system? Oh, wait...I see the Electoral College has joined the chat.

[@UnseemlyGenie00]

UNITED STATES TRUMP 24

[@irraarriaza3599]

“WALKING DOWN ON THE STREET” really ALITO… NO SHAME

[@user-me9zn5rm5v]

PS3 American the people have the right to choose to vote from Donald Trump

[@tupaccaldwell2739]

I feel that this is an admittance of guilt by requiring a removal of the disability for holding office should not place the onus of adjustment onto the US government, the person(s) guilty of insurrection should retain the disability until Congress removes such a disability. If a person was found to be guilty of any other crime the consequences would not be placed on the government, the guilty party would suffer those sanctions and adjustments!!

[@alien_animator]

It's just the primary folks not the general election, would she still has the supreme court filing to appeal to them on Monday. If they find he doesn't have presidential immunity. Then it's for sure he's going down. Things are not always what they seem

[@billatnip6425]

Bans him from holding office

[@eriklea9524]

I think if you read 14.3 you'll find terms like "or as a member of any state legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any state" does not require you to be an officer. Lots of ORs in Section 3.

[@toddpadua8844]

has all the democrats forgotten that we swear in the "OFFICE OF PRESDIENT" here in the usa, i say this because its an office!!!!!!!position and there for trump is covered by law to not be held on your rediculious charges of inelegibility.

[@blakekaveny]

This case wasn’t brought by democrats

[@Gabriele-xk6zg]

I think you're a little confused...

[@blakekaveny]

What does that have to do with democrats

[@toddpadua8844]

because he has immunity as the president...@@blakekaveny

[@blakekaveny]

@@toddpadua8844 He’s no longer president. Also what if it’s ruled that not everything did was a presidential duty. The 11th circuit court of appeals ruled that when mark meadows was involved in the phone call with the Georgia Secretary of State that he was acting as a member of the Trump campaign as not as chief of staff. Also the immunity argument has never been brought before. Most judges regardless of who appointed them and what their ideology is don’t like doing something that’s never been done before.

[@Darlene-en5lc]

The legislation is there. We have laws. & Nobody is above the law. It is up to this court to say that & stop the insurrectionist from running. To save our democracy. From trump.

[@-__Shadow__-]

Due process exists, and he was never charged and convicted with the crime. You cannot "say" someone did x therefore we will punish them for it, while never have that crime see its day in court. It's illegal.

[@tandiswiechman5100]

We aren’t a “Democracy”🙄 The United States is a Constitutional Republic.🇺🇸

[@KingTay74]

Amen trump don’t believe in the constitution and don’t care for no one but himself and maga don’t see that you see how many ppls in prison for trump while he living life while they rot for a narcissist liar

[@jamesdouble07]

​@@-__Shadow__- O J Simpson comes to mind.

[@kittenmeow6487]

We are not a democracy we are a constitutional Republic

[@mrc5425]

"Colloquially" ... is that the new word of the week to try and impress others? I can say a complete sentence by the time someone finishes saying "Colloquially."

[@netizencapet]

It is a basic, common word.

[@robsantana629]

I'm in the hopes that the Supreme Court was trying to eliminate all arguments during this session and it will be clear whether or not they view the big picture as our forefathers did and enforce the 14th amendment fully based on the clear guidance behind it and the criminal behavior of Donald Trump

[@scottmcintosh2988]

Always so anel about the letter of the law please read the 58 words of the Constution 14th Amendment Section 3 please understand it yes you the evil six sitting on the court must go by the Constution !!! IMO

[@williamgregory1848]

The Supreme Court does what it wants. Law be damned. Constitution be damned. Precedent be damned. Common sense be damned.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

Hmm, do I think the Supreme Court is better at interpreting our laws or internetYahoo1848?

[@dianeoimoen8195]

The Supreme Court is not going to take away trump. Lord Help Us All.

[@panthersblow]

What happened to your brain growing up? Oh yeah, the news!

[@larmo5633]

Bahahaj 🤡

[@pannachawangkul585]

The Supreme Court, bought and paid for by the 🍊 traitor, well, 3 of them anyway. 😢

[@rachelulale]

Lock him up alongside those who are in jail from Jan 6 insurrection

[@HaloDude321]

What insurrection?

[@-__Shadow__-]

you mean rioters? lol. Cause I can find videos of thousands of leftists doing insurrection in state capitals and cities. Seriously CHAZ/CHOP was an insurrection. They said that this land was completely separate from the United States.

[@rachelulale]

@@HaloDude321 the same one you probably participated in. That insurrection

[@Riclmnopp]

Not one person has been convicted or even charged with insurrection.

[@someguywhocares1702]

Nancy? Is that you?

[@adrianaarredondo8427]

What a disgraceful act

[@SarniaQuarzi-go5do]

Some judges act as lawyers for the defence. Also a question posed ca!led for an yes so that judge could say" then Biden should be disqualified. Distasteful!

[@charylene211]

The issue is how does the 14th amendment affect Donald Trump’s behavior on January 6. One has to prove that Trump acted to overthrow the US government. Objecting to an election is a right any candidate can make. Emotions about any candidate is not cause for a hasty decision.

[@jaslady22]

Rudy: 'Trial by combat', Trump: 'Fight like Hell', 'They are taking your rights away', get mad as hell, because in their words, in the actions AND inactions, Donald Trump allowed the terror to reign on Jan. 6, and people died as well as being injured! Donald Trump was why they came, not for Rudy, not for Hillary, not for Obama (lest any be confused)?

[@brianjohnston4207]

There's no proof otherwise Merrick Garland would have prosecuted Trump under 18 usc §2383 and if convicted would then be disqualified from holding office along with being fined,jailed. That's the appropriate enforcement remedy for section 3 since section 5 only gives enforcement power to congress through legislation.

[@ricky3019]

As I listen I’m like , with a stroke of a pen and middle finger we all remove him from any election forever