"Supreme Court's Impending Decision on Trump's 2024 Ballot Eligibility Amid 14th Amendment Controversy"

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"Supreme Court's Impending Decision on Trump's 2024 Ballot Eligibility Amid 14th Amendment Controversy"
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Former President Donald Trump's legal team is preparing to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled to bar him from the GOP primary ballot, citing a violation of the 14th Amendment related to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Maine secretary of state made a similar decision, which is also being appealed. While these legal challenges are ongoing, Trump has had success in other states like Michigan and California, where attempts to remove him from ballots were rejected. The situation has prompted a mix of reactions from politicians across the spectrum, with some Democrats and Trump's GOP rivals questioning the fairness and implications of the court rulings. Despite the legal hurdles, Trump maintains a significant lead in early primary states, which could secure his nomination regardless of the outcomes in Colorado and Maine.

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