Rosendale, Daines and the 14th Amendment
Once again, Donald Trump is having his days in court for the multitude of criminal offenses he has committed over the years. Twice impeached, Trump was set free by Republican collaborators in a blow to our democracy.
Perhaps the most profound crimes were those committed directly against the U.S. Constitution on January 6, 2021. Based on the January 6 Insurrection, judges in several jurisdictions are considering whether to bar Trump from holding future public office based on the clear language of the 14th Amendment.
The 14th Amendment states that, “No person shall … hold any office … having previously taken an oath … to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.”
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