• Evilcoleslaw@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    Unfortunately the ruling here means the only method through which he can be disqualified is by Congress. A conviction, even of insurrection, will do nothing to prevent someone taking office.

    Edit: actually I’m slightly wrong. If he were charged with insurrection under 18 U.S.C. § 2383 and convicted he would be disqualified because the statute specifies it. He hasn’t been charged with that, however.