Senator: 'Powerful argument' 14th Amendment could disqualify Trump

Sen. Tim Kaine said told "ABC News" on Sunday “there’s a powerful argument to be made” for barring Donald Trump from the presidential ballot based on the 14th Amendment’s ban on insurrectionists holding public office.
“My sense is it’s probably going to get resolved in the courts,” Kaine said on “ABC This Week,” adding that Democrats’ focus should be on winning in 2024.
Legal experts have pointed to the 14th Amendment as a potential long-shot avenue to keep Trump from becoming president. The amendment includes a post-Civil War “disqualification clause” that bars anyone from holding public office if they “have engaged in insurrection or rebellion.” The Constitution does not, however, spell out how to enforce this ban and it has only been applied twice since the late 1800s, when it was used extensively against former Confederates.

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[rayairey]

I dont live in the USA, however I have read Amendment 14 section 3 of your Constitution. I suggest that it be read by the majority of Americans BUT read it the way the amendment was written, do not try to interpret the meanings, just read it in simple English terms in which it was written. The answers are staring you in your

[butchfacemire]

Where are all our politicians that took the oath of office to uphold the Constitution of these United States???

[RikersforTrump]

What about the other traitors in office?

[straightupup]

In a real democracy, the people - not political parties, decide which candidates appear on the ballot.

[jramsey]

If this is constitutionally sound, could it also be applied to the Congress people who supported and applauded the insurrection?

[leroysanders]

This doesn't have to be a Supreme Court ruling, it's already in the Constitution... why are they trying to change that now🤔 I can think of several reasons🤫

[thisisme]

Wow! The Constitution is important now....amazing!

[cynthiacopland]

🇺🇸Nevada, do your thang!
You got this & we will support your efforts

[billhuynh]

Just follow the law and uphold the Constitution then everything else will be fine.

[thomasmurray]

If there is no desire to follow the 14th Amendment then why should the 2nd Amendment be followed?

[marlaohanlon]

It’s SO clear, why would we NOT follow the constitution?

[wisehr]

Is trump the only one that this amendment applies to? I remember T.cruz and J.Hawley being involved.

[Eternalwarpuppy]

If you can't win legitimately, rig the process.

[niclewis]

"Trumps roster of wrongdoing was like some sort of Ponzi Scheme of Lies"

- Republican Geoff Duncan Frmr Lt. Governor Georgia testimony on Georgia Election Interference hearings.

[joseluisalcantarasanchez]

QUESTION: Why is it that the US Democracy, whenever it is put to test like now, it gets so complicated and subject to "interpretation" at so many levels, from so many different perspectives and particular interests?

[darcihuddleston]

Definitely something the courts to consider. If that's what our Constitution says, then so be it.

[Don-Yeti]

REGARDLESS OF WHO YOU PREFER FOR PRESIDENT, GET OUT THERE AND VOTE. I think we all could agree that the 2024 election is of *extreme importance* for our nation. #vote2024

[HeartDocAndrew]

"Senator: 'Powerful argument' (Section 3 of the) 14th Amendment (does) disqualify Trump" so let's "Convince It Forward" with Laus DEO

[acm]

GOP: There is no precedent.
America: There was no previous Trump

[kristinanelson]

Well this will surely unite the country. Not quite in the way that you all want, but it’s definitely uniting.