Trump Can t Be President

Trump Can’t Be President, According to Two Constitutional Law Professors: Jan 6th Was a “Serious Assault on the American Constitutional Order”
Story by Amy Lewis  •
11/17/23

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Trump Can’t Be President, According to Two Constitutional Law Professors: Jan 6th Was a “Serious Assault on the American Constitutional Order”
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The notion of disqualifying former President Trump from future participation in public office has sparked extensive debate and legal scrutiny, as articulated by conservative legal scholars Baude and Paulsen. Their argument revolves around the constitutional prohibition outlined in Section Three of the 14th Amendment.

The Disqualification Clause and Capitol Riot
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Section Three, known as the Disqualification Clause, explicitly prohibits any government official involved in an insurrection against the United States from holding public office. This clause doesn’t necessitate a criminal conviction but focuses on an oath to defend the Constitution.

ole of the Disqualification Clause
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Baude and Paulsen’s legal analysis emphasizes the clause’s enduring significance and self-executing nature, asserting that its enforcement doesn’t require additional action by Congress. They stress the obligation of all officials, at state and federal levels, to assess qualifications in line with Section Three. They argue that the actions taken by Trump during January 6th “was undoubtedly a serious assault on the American constitutional order. Not since the Civil War has there been so serious a threat to the foundations of the American constitutional republic.”

Precedents and Legal Implications
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Legal precedents, such as the case in New Mexico, demonstrate the clause’s enforceability, underlining its application in disqualifying officials involved in attempts to overturn elections and breach constitutional order.