US Supreme Court agrees to hear Colorado voting case, Trump warns of ‘big problems’
Washington, DC: In response to the Supreme Court’s announcement to review Colorado’s ruling over its access to 2024 ballots, former President Donald Trump warned Saturday that the United States would be in “big trouble” if the court did not rule in his favor , as reported by The Hill. . The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the Colorado case following the state court’s order barring Trump from participating in the primary vote because of his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection. On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to review the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling that ruled out the former president from running for office on that state’s ballot. Oral arguments are scheduled for Monday.
“I just hope we get fair treatment,” Trump said at a rally in Iowa on Friday. ‘Because if we don’t do that, our country will be in big, big trouble. Does everyone understand what I’m saying?”
Trump further complained that Democrats were casting doubt on the court because Trump appointed three of its justices, claiming they are trying to put excessive political pressure on the court’s decisions, according to The Hill.
“They say, ‘Oh, Trump owns the Supreme Court; he owns it. He is the owner. If they make a decision for him, it will be terrible. It will ruin their reputation,” he said. “He owns the Supreme Court. He appointed three jurors. He owns the Supreme Court. If they rule in his favor, it will be terrible for them. And we will protest at their homes,” Trump added, quoting Democrats.
“That puts pressure on people to do the wrong thing. What they do is no different than Bobby Knight,” he continued, referring to the legendary college basketball coach known for his raucous discussions with referees.
Additionally, the Colorado case argues that Trump’s actions surrounding the Jan. 6 Capitol riot fall under the 14th Amendment’s “insurrection clause,” which disqualifies those who engaged in or assisted in the insurrection against the country from the holding office, as reported by The Hill.
Because the Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the lower court’s disqualification of Trump, he is still listed on the primary ballot.
Any Supreme Court decision will likely put the issue in the hands of other states. Trump’s voting qualifications have been challenged in more than a dozen states, and he was removed from the ballot in Maine on the same argument.
Any votes cast for Trump would be voided if the courts decide he is not qualified to hold public office. The Supreme Court’s decision to hear the case puts the nine justices in the middle of the 2024 elections, just as the first elections are about to begin.
(with ANI inputs.)