In a stunning blow to Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, the Supreme Court ruled 9-0 on Monday to overturn the attempts of bureaucrats to remove Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot. The decision has left Griswold visibly disappointed, as she expressed her frustration during a cable news appearance following the ruling.
Griswold, a Democrat, had been a vocal proponent of the effort to bar Trump from the ballot due to his alleged involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot.
However, the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision has effectively shut down any further attempts to keep the former president off the ballot.
🚨 Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold says she’s disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Donald Trump to remain on the 2024 ballot and complains: “It will be up to the American voters to save our democracy in November.”
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) March 4, 2024
In her remarks during an interview on MSNBC, Griswold lamented that the decision will leave the outcome of the 2024 election “up to the American voters.” Critics have been quick to point out the irony in her statement, as the democratic process is designed to allow voters to choose their preferred candidate.
The Supreme Court’s ruling has been met with praise from conservative circles, with many hailing it as a victory for democracy and the rule of law. It remains to be seen how this decision will impact the 2024 election, but it is clear that the race for the White House is far from over.
The ruling has significant implications for the presidential race, as it ensures that Trump will appear on primary ballots in states such as Colorado, Illinois, and Maine. The decision also sets a precedent for future challenges to Trump’s eligibility, likely resulting in the dismissal of pending lawsuits in other states.
In response to the Supreme Court’s decision, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to express his satisfaction with the outcome. “A great day for the Constitution and the American people,” he wrote. “The Supreme Court has made the right decision, and now we can move forward with our campaign to Make America Great Again!”
