The former impeachment manager asserts that bipartisan support confirms Trump’s disqualification from holding office.
In a bold statement, Congressman Jamie Raskin has declared that former President Donald Trump is “disqualified” from ever holding office again. Raskin, who gained national attention as one of the impeachment managers during Trump’s second impeachment trial, made the claim based on his interpretation of legal and constitutional grounds. The Maryland Democrat argued that bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress has already established this fact, citing the 14th Amendment as a key legal basis for his position.
“The law is clear, and we’ve seen robust bicameral, bipartisan majorities in Congress who have already acknowledged this as a fact,” Raskin said, referring to the legal provision that prohibits individuals involved in insurrection or rebellion against the United States from holding public office. Trump has faced increasing legal scrutiny over his actions surrounding the January 6th Capitol riot, which many consider a violation of the 14th Amendment.
Raskin’s comments come amid growing discussion over Trump’s eligibility to run for president in 2024, following a series of legal challenges and investigations into his role in the events of January 6th. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and continues to contest the charges against him, maintaining that his actions were within the bounds of his presidential duties.
The claim that Trump is disqualified from running for office again has divided the political landscape, with many of Trump’s supporters pushing back against the assertion, arguing that legal challenges should be settled in court rather than through public declarations. Others, however, believe that the former president’s involvement in the Capitol insurrection disqualifies him from seeking re-election.
Raskin’s remarks are part of an ongoing debate about accountability, the application of constitutional law, and the future of American democracy as the 2024 election cycle heats up. With legal proceedings still underway, it remains to be seen how these challenges will ultimately impact Trump’s political ambitions.
