'One-Term, Twice-Impeached Conman' - Trump's 2024 Eligibility Challenge Denied by Supreme Court Story by Alec Donaldson •2h

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In a surprising legal turn, the U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed a case brought by Republican presidential nominee hopeful John Anthony Castro, challenging Donald Trump's eligibility for the 2024 presidential election.

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Castro contended that because of Trump's alleged role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, he should be rendered ineligible under the provisions of the 14th Amendment.
14th Amendment Clause ©Scott Olson/Getty Images The 14th Amendment explicitly states that officials cannot hold office if they have "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" or provided "aid" to insurrectionists.
Turning To The Supreme Court ©Souce: nathaphat/Getty Images/iStockphoto The Department of Justice filed four charges against Trump in connection with the riot, though none of them pertained to insurrection.
Following the dismissal of his case by a lower court due to a lack of legal standing, Castro turned to the Supreme Court for intervention

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