Maine Blocks Trump from Republican Primary Due to Capitol Assault

Published: 29 December 2023 at 02:41

Maine has disqualified former President Donald Trump from its Republican presidential primary due to his involvement in the January 6th assault on the US Capitol. The ruling cited the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, which bars individuals who engage in insurrection from holding office. Maine joins Colorado in disqualifying Trump, and the decisions are expected to be challenged in the US Supreme Court. Trumps campaign criticized the ruling as an attempt to steal the election and accused President Joe Biden and Democrats of using government institutions to maintain power.

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