Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump ineligible for 2024 ballot

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on the matter of former President Donald Trump's ballot eligibility.

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The court's decision was largely influenced by legal briefs and arguments from both sides

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The ruling found that Trump remained eligible to seek the presidency, as the insurrection clause did not apply to the presidency

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