"The 14th Amendment gambit: A foolish move or a calculated risk?"

The Colorado Supreme Court's decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump from appearing on the state's presidential ballot is seen as a foolish move by Damon Linker, who believes that Trump can only be defeated in the political arena. Linker argues that efforts to neutralize Trump through legal means will only make him stronger, as he has successfully weaponized populist politics. He warns that the ruling risks further alienating Republican voters and undermining the legitimacy of the judicial branch. Linker suggests that Trump's disqualification should have been addressed during his second impeachment trial, and that ultimately, Trump can only be beaten at the ballot box.