WASHINGTON D.C. – Former federal judge Michael Luttig argued on Saturday that former President Trump’s violation of the 14th Amendment was clear. Luttig made these remarks on the third anniversary of the January 6th attack on the Capitol during an interview with MSNBC’s Ali Velshi.
Luttig’s argument comes after the Supreme Court’s decision to review whether Trump could be disqualified from appearing on Colorado’s primary ballot due to his actions related to the insurrection. Luttig, who has extensively studied the amendment, believes that the Supreme Court will likely try to avoid making a decision on Trump’s disqualification.
However, the former judge noted that there are limited options for the Supreme Court to bypass this decision. The case is scheduled for oral arguments on February 8th.
The 14th Amendment’s insurrection clause prohibits individuals from holding office if they have participated in an insurrection after previously taking an oath to support the Constitution. Luttig previously argued that the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision was not anti-democratic but rather a response to Trump’s anti-democratic conduct.
Luttig emphasized that the 14th Amendment was designed to address moments when a president attempts to remain in power after losing an election. He believes that the disqualification clause is one of the most democratic provisions in the Constitution.
In the coming months, the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s disqualification will have significant implications for American democracy and politics. Luttig stated that this ruling will be one of the most consequential in the nation’s history since its founding.
In summary, former federal judge Michael Luttig argued that the 14th Amendment clearly disqualifies former President Trump from holding the presidency. Luttig believes that the Supreme Court, which currently leans conservative, will try to avoid ruling on Trump’s disqualification. However, Luttig highlighted that there are limited options for the Supreme Court to bypass this decision. The case is set for oral arguments on February 8th. The 14th Amendment’s insurrection clause prohibits individuals from holding office if they have engaged in insurrection after taking an oath to support the Constitution. Luttig emphasized the democratic nature of this provision and its importance in preventing a president from remaining in power after losing an election. The Supreme Court’s ruling in this case will have significant implications for American democracy and politics, making it one of the most consequential decisions in the nation’s history.