"Constitutional Debate: Can Donald Trump Seek the Presidency Again?"

By Eva November 02, 2023

Representative Jamie Raskin argues that the U.S. Constitution might block Donald Trump from running for president again due to his involvement in the insurrection.

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The core issue is whether Trump's actions constitute insurrection, as some debate.

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The House impeached Trump for inciting insurrection, and a majority of senators agreed, forming bipartisan consensus.

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Raskin contends that a criminal conviction may not be a prerequisite, citing the 14th Amendment.

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He emphasizes that the Constitution offers a pro-democratic mechanism to address Trump's attempt to undermine democracy.

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Raskin believes the nation should not return to a leader who demonstrated disloyalty to the Constitution and sought to overturn democracy.

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