Potential Outcomes If Trump is Excluded from 2024 Presidential Ballot

The US Supreme Court is on the verge of deliberating on Donald Trump’s eligibility for the 2024 presidential elections, with a focus on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. The upcoming decision raises apprehensions among experts, suggesting potential consequences. Here’s a breakdown of viewpoints from legal experts, as reported by Politico.

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1. Likelihood of Violence

Rachel Kleinfeld, a senior fellow in Carnegie’s Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, emphasizes that “violence is likely no matter what happens.” If Trump is approved for elections, his campaigns might incite “violent incidents” from certain supporter groups. Kleinfeld also references a study by violence researchers, indicating concerns about “increased hate crimes and violence against journalists.” Conversely, if Trump is barred from the ballot, his disbelieving supporters might engage in significant violence.

2. Fear of Unprecedented Chaos

Rick Welson, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, expresses concern that Trump’s disqualification from the presidential elections could lead to “violence” and “chaos that makes Jan. 6 look like a Sunday picnic.” Welson underscores the potential damage to the country, describing it as a challenging situation for a constitutional republic. He also voices deep concern about a potential “fight between rule of law and the threat of civic violence.”

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3. Potential Decrease in Voter Turnout

Ashley E. Jardina, an associate professor of Political Science at George Mason University, suggests that if the ruling goes against Trump, “many MAGA voters may simply not participate in the election.” While skeptical about the Supreme Court disqualifying Trump, Jardina points out that if Trump is not on the ballot, lower Republican voter turnout may be expected.

4. Concerns about Diminished Supreme Court Value

Scott Jennings, a senior CNN political commentator, expresses worry, stating, “If the Supreme Court does this, it would rip the country apart.” Referring to President Joe Biden’s tweet about the Supreme Court blocking him, Jennings highlights the potential for Republicans to “simply ignore” the Supreme Court’s decision if Trump is excluded from the ballot.

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