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Social media erupted with posts and discussions about Congressman Jamie Raskin’s comments on the potential disqualification of Donald Trump from the presidency under the 14th Amendment.
Raskin suggested that Congress might block Trump from taking office even if he wins the election. This sparked accusations from critics, who claimed Raskin and the Democrats posed a threat to democracy, likening their actions to an insurrection.
The debate quickly expanded to broader themes of political power, the role of the Supreme Court, and the integrity of the electoral process. Critics argued that using the 14th Amendment to disqualify a candidate could set a dangerous precedent, undermining voter choice and destabilizing democratic norms. They contended that such actions would amount to Congress overstepping its authority and encroaching on the will of the people.
Legal experts suggest that any attempt to disqualify Trump would likely end up before the Supreme Court, which would need to interpret the 14th Amendment’s applicability in this context.
Video of Raskin making the claim below:
Jamie Raskin is saying that congress will STOP Trump from taking office even if he’s chosen by the voters.
This is extremely dangerous. Every Democrat needs to be on the record about this immediately. pic.twitter.com/9IwRoGrrQu
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) August 5, 2024
This is what an actual threat to Democracy looks like. https://t.co/llCKP0KG4G
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) August 5, 2024
Holy sh*t
Congressman Jamie Raskin says EVEN IF TRUMP WINS they will disqualify him on January 6th, 2025 under 14A. pic.twitter.com/EJ78RQUhkr
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) August 5, 2024
