Staff Reports
In a recent social media post, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential candidate for 2024, criticized the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove former President Trump from the state’s ballot. Kennedy slammed the ruling as a threat to democracy, suggesting that it paints a picture of a country in disarray.
RFK Jr. Defends Trump In Unprecedented Move https://t.co/hHMfqtFJeG
— Sassypaws ?? (@Sassypaws) December 26, 2023
Kennedy’s fiery remarks called attention to what he perceives as an attack on the democratic process, arguing that if a former U.S. president can be arbitrarily excluded from a ballot, then every American is at risk of facing similar unjust treatment. He didn’t hold back in expressing his disdain for the legal maneuvering to keep Trump off the ballot, lambasting the California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and pointing out her close ties to prominent Democrats.
The former president himself also weighed in on the situation, asserting that the move to disqualify him from the ballot was driven by the fear of his electoral success and an attempt to maintain the current administration’s hold on power.
Kennedy, who has been advocating for a reinvigoration of genuine democracy, emphasized the importance of citizen involvement in the electoral process. He believes that his candidacy offers the opportunity to restore true democracy and has rallied for an engaged citizenry to bring about this change.
The decision to bar Trump from Colorado’s ballot was linked to the 14th Amendment and its connection to the Capitol riot of January 6, 2021. The ruling is set to remain in effect until January 4, pending potential appeals. This move has raised the ire of conservative voices who see it as a strategic ploy to suppress Trump’s supporters and hinder his potential political resurgence.
In the eyes of Kennedy and his supporters, this development further highlights the urgent need to push back against what they perceive to be a concerted effort by Democrats to stifle legitimate political participation. They view this as a threat against the principles of the democratic system and advocate for a return to fair and transparent electoral processes.
