On Friday, September 8, a lawsuit was filed against former President Donald Trump and New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver by an individual named John Anthony Castro. This legal action has raised concerns among supporters of former President Trump, who view it as an attempt to undermine his political future.
Federal lawsuit filed to remove Donald Trump from New Mexico ballots https://t.co/xWOYwmx9mR
— Alex Ross (@Alexrosstweets) September 14, 2023
The lawsuit is based on the invocation of the 14th Amendment, which prevents individuals who have taken an oath to uphold the Constitution but have later been involved in acts of insurrection against the nation from holding office. This strategy has been employed in other states like California, Colorado, and Minnesota, reflecting a trend of legal actions against Trump and his supporters.
Dems are trying to remove Trump from the ballot BECAUSE they want him to be the nominee pic.twitter.com/PV98wm1BV9
— LeftyCrypto🌹 (@LeftyCrypto) October 14, 2023
KOAT Legal Expert John Day noted that a similar 14th Amendment argument resulted in the removal of Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin from his position in New Mexico, adding to the perception among Trump’s followers that these legal actions are politically motivated.
Castro’s legal actions extend beyond New Mexico, with additional federal cases filed in various states, all with the goal of challenging Donald Trump’s eligibility in the 2024 presidential election.
However, amid a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, every state that has attempted to deny the American people the right to vote for Donald Trump’s re-election will not be granted the ability to do so.
🚨BREAKING: The Supreme Court has REJECTED any attempts to REMOVE Donald Trump from the ballot box in 2024. pic.twitter.com/iPjLKKo3aL
— Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) October 2, 2023
Unfortunately, this victory doesn’t signify an end to the relentless pursuit by the Department of Justice. New York City District Attorney Leticia James stands as one cog in a machine that appears unyielding in its use of a corrupted interpretation of the law to target her political adversaries—an approach she openly championed during her campaign.
SDNY Leticia James — has already said in her inauguration speech she's gonna "get Trump" — for what? Campaign finance violation. It's going to fall flat. Not only that — but Leticia should recuse herself for prejudging President Trump with no evidence, no grand jury, etc.
— AvaArmstrong, 🇺🇸Author (@MsAvaArmstrong) March 24, 2019
As one political witch hunt ends, it’s crucial to unite behind the candidate evidently being targeted. President Trump remains the most politically persecuted president in American history; however, he is also the only one positioned to address the corrupt environment that fueled these deceitful attacks.
Preston Parra is a Contributor for Turley Talks.
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