> Under Maine law, when I qualified Mr. Trump for the ballot, any registered voter had the right to challenge that qualification. Five voters did so, including two former Republican state senators. And then I was required under the statute, under the law, to hold a hearing and issue a decision, and do so within a very compressed timeline. So this wasn’t something I initiated, but it’s something that’s required under Maine election law.
> So I reviewed very carefully the hearing proceedings and the weight of the evidence presented to me at the hearing. And that evidence made clear, first, that those events of January 6, 2021 — and we all witnessed them — they were unprecedented. They were tragic. But they were an attack not only upon the capital and government officials, but also an attack on the rule of law, on the peaceful transfer of power. And the evidence presented at the hearing demonstrated that they occurred at the behest of, and with the knowledge and support of, the outgoing president. And the United States Constitution does not tolerate an assault on the foundations of our government. And under Maine election law, I was required to act in response.
It couldn’t be clearer: incite an insurrection and support an assault on the foundations of the US government, and get removed from the ballot as per the Constitution.
Because constitution.
Was it the crime?
The US constitution did not her
only fear i have is that this will be abused in the future … setting us up for the long haul fight …
While the state Constitution empowers the secretary of state to make this call, I’ve never liked it when one individual has this much power. I would have preferred a panel, like the Supreme Court of CO, make this decision.
There is no mystery here. Her reasons were quite clear.
They should instead be asking trump why he took actions that disqualified him.
I’m curious which two former Republican state senators challenged trump’s qualifications; how long since each left office; and if they still identify as Republicans.
maine’s particular laws vest her with the authority to determine if a candidate is eligable for the ballot, but allows citizens to petition for a review of a candidate’s eligability, trump was found ineligable for any state funded election.
Could the US Supreme Court strike down the 14th amendment?
Or could they only go as far as saying that 14A only applies to Trump if he’s actually convicted in Jack Smith’s trial?
Of course, they could eventually rule that Trump had presidential immunity and therefore he cannot be convicted and therefore cannot be struck from the ballot.
She didn’t disqualify him. He disqualified himself. All she did was implement the removal caused by the disqualification.
Just don’t vote for Him
This should still have been done after conviction.
Bad headline by NPR. She did not disqualify him, his actions and the Constitution did.
By doing this she has opened the primary up for one of the other republicans to win the state primary
She didn’t disqualify him..he did it all himself. Duh.
Wish these media outlets get it right. Plain and simple, his actions disqualify him from running for President. Clear cut right from the 14th Amendment. It’s not ambiguous.
NPR, instead of asking her why she did this, why don’t you ask Trump why he did what he did…oh that’s right, you won’t.
Oh so it wasn’t a unilateral decision the way so many MAGA’s have been pretending.
It was actually a long legal process involving a large number of people based on laws that have been on the books for decades.
I thought for sure on January 7th, 2021 he’d be immediately disqualified or at least locked up for incitement. Still can’t believe we are living in this timeline where a guy can lead an insurrection and still run for president. Maybe we are all so desensitized to reality. Even Brazil banned Bolsonaro from office
SHORTER: Because Constitution.
I’ll take “Things you won’t hear on Fox News” for 500$
It’s ridiculous that anyone needs an explanation.
The guy is a traitor and he tried to overthrow and election.
It’s a sin he’s not in prison already.
One should note that Trump’s defense is that the 14th amendment does not apply to him. Not that he didn’t do it, that the law that disqualifies him does not apply. His own defense is basically an admission of guilt.
NPR and apnews are such great resources
Good job Bellows… thank you for two Republicans sending the disqualification to her … it is incredibly SAD that people, including Christians, still support Trump. Someone, many people, needed to stand up to Hitler. Someone, many people, need to stand against Trump. Fight the good fight (2 Timothy 4:7).
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> Under Maine law, when I qualified Mr. Trump for the ballot, any registered voter had the right to challenge that qualification. Five voters did so, including two former Republican state senators. And then I was required under the statute, under the law, to hold a hearing and issue a decision, and do so within a very compressed timeline. So this wasn’t something I initiated, but it’s something that’s required under Maine election law.
> So I reviewed very carefully the hearing proceedings and the weight of the evidence presented to me at the hearing. And that evidence made clear, first, that those events of January 6, 2021 — and we all witnessed them — they were unprecedented. They were tragic. But they were an attack not only upon the capital and government officials, but also an attack on the rule of law, on the peaceful transfer of power. And the evidence presented at the hearing demonstrated that they occurred at the behest of, and with the knowledge and support of, the outgoing president. And the United States Constitution does not tolerate an assault on the foundations of our government. And under Maine election law, I was required to act in response.
It couldn’t be clearer: incite an insurrection and support an assault on the foundations of the US government, and get removed from the ballot as per the Constitution.
Because constitution.
Was it the crime?
The US constitution did not her
only fear i have is that this will be abused in the future … setting us up for the long haul fight …
While the state Constitution empowers the secretary of state to make this call, I’ve never liked it when one individual has this much power. I would have preferred a panel, like the Supreme Court of CO, make this decision.
There is no mystery here. Her reasons were quite clear.
They should instead be asking trump why he took actions that disqualified him.
I’m curious which two former Republican state senators challenged trump’s qualifications; how long since each left office; and if they still identify as Republicans.
maine’s particular laws vest her with the authority to determine if a candidate is eligable for the ballot, but allows citizens to petition for a review of a candidate’s eligability, trump was found ineligable for any state funded election.
Could the US Supreme Court strike down the 14th amendment?
Or could they only go as far as saying that 14A only applies to Trump if he’s actually convicted in Jack Smith’s trial?
Of course, they could eventually rule that Trump had presidential immunity and therefore he cannot be convicted and therefore cannot be struck from the ballot.
She didn’t disqualify him. He disqualified himself. All she did was implement the removal caused by the disqualification.
Just don’t vote for Him
This should still have been done after conviction.
Bad headline by NPR. She did not disqualify him, his actions and the Constitution did.
By doing this she has opened the primary up for one of the other republicans to win the state primary
She didn’t disqualify him..he did it all himself. Duh.
Wish these media outlets get it right. Plain and simple, his actions disqualify him from running for President. Clear cut right from the 14th Amendment. It’s not ambiguous.
NPR, instead of asking her why she did this, why don’t you ask Trump why he did what he did…oh that’s right, you won’t.
Oh so it wasn’t a unilateral decision the way so many MAGA’s have been pretending.
It was actually a long legal process involving a large number of people based on laws that have been on the books for decades.
I thought for sure on January 7th, 2021 he’d be immediately disqualified or at least locked up for incitement. Still can’t believe we are living in this timeline where a guy can lead an insurrection and still run for president. Maybe we are all so desensitized to reality. Even Brazil banned Bolsonaro from office
SHORTER: Because Constitution.
I’ll take “Things you won’t hear on Fox News” for 500$
It’s ridiculous that anyone needs an explanation.
The guy is a traitor and he tried to overthrow and election.
It’s a sin he’s not in prison already.
One should note that Trump’s defense is that the 14th amendment does not apply to him. Not that he didn’t do it, that the law that disqualifies him does not apply. His own defense is basically an admission of guilt.
NPR and apnews are such great resources
Good job Bellows… thank you for two Republicans sending the disqualification to her … it is incredibly SAD that people, including Christians, still support Trump. Someone, many people, needed to stand up to Hitler. Someone, many people, need to stand against Trump. Fight the good fight (2 Timothy 4:7).