Staff Reports
The Trump campaign wasted no time in lashing out at Maine’s recent ruling that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on the state’s ballot for the 2024 election. They branded the decision made by Maine Democrat Secretary of State Shenna Bellows as “partisan election interference” and accused her of being a “virulent leftist” and a “hyper-partisan Biden-supporting Democrat.”
‘Theft of an Election’: Trump Campaign Rips Maine’s Ballot Ineligibility Ruling https://t.co/DvQnERYlig
— SamanthaJBryant (@SamanthaJBryan1) December 29, 2023
State courts in Michigan and Minnesota have already rejected similar 14th Amendment ballot challenges, and several federal courts in New Hampshire, Arizona, Florida, Rhode Island, West Virginia, and ten other federal jurisdictions have also dismissed such claims. The Trump campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung, pointed out the alleged partisanship behind similar rulings, suggesting that these actions are undermining the democratic process.
Cheung argued that the decision to disqualify Trump from the ballot is an attempt to steal the election and disenfranchise American voters. He accused Democrats in blue states of unconstitutionally suppressing the civil rights of American voters, claiming that Joe Biden and his party are relying on government institutions to maintain their power.
This recent ruling in Maine is not yet final, pending review by the Supreme Court. The Trump campaign vows to challenge the decision in state court to ensure that President Trump’s name appears on the ballot. They conclude by emphasizing Trump’s perseverance in “Making America Great Again” and his determination to fight against what they perceive as unjust interference.
