This Constitutional Clause Could Ruin Trump’s 2024 Plans
Aug 22, 2023
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Legal expert Chris Geidner analyzes a Constitutional amendment that could prevent Trump from running again. Senior reporter Kate Briquelet reveals connections between J.P. Morgan and Jeffrey Epstein. They discuss the cult-like support for Trump, the challenge of Trumpism in the Republican Party, and Section Three of the 14th Amendment's implications for Trump's eligibility.
Section Three of the 14th Amendment could prevent Trump from running for president based on his alleged involvement in the January 6th insurrection.
JP Morgan is facing lawsuits alleging its knowledge and profiting from its relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, which could have significant reputational and legal consequences for the bank.
Legal experts argue that regardless of a criminal conviction, Trump's mishandling of classified documents and involvement in the January 6th insurrection could constitutionally disqualify him from holding office.
Deep dives
The Case Against Trump: Section Three of the 14th Amendment
Section Three of the 14th Amendment states that individuals engaged in insurrection or rebellion cannot hold office. Conservative law professors argue that this provision disqualifies Trump from running for president. They point to his alleged involvement in the January 6th insurrection as evidence. If Trump were to be elected, it would require a two-thirds vote by Congress to grant him amnesty for his actions.
JP Morgan's Connection to Epstein
JP Morgan is facing lawsuits alleging that the bank ignored red flags and profited off its relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Victims of Epstein have come forward, including one who dated a senior JP Morgan employee connected to Epstein. The lawsuits raise questions about the bank's knowledge of Epstein's activities and its role in enabling him. The outcome of these suits could have major implications for JP Morgan's reputation and legal accountability.
Trump's Potential Ineligibility
Legal experts argue that Trump's mishandling of classified documents and his involvement in the January 6th insurrection could render him ineligible to hold office. Section Three of the 14th Amendment prohibits individuals engaged in insurrection from holding office. While Trump has not been convicted, experts emphasize that the amendment provides a constitutional mechanism to prevent someone like Trump from running for president, regardless of a criminal conviction.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy's Contradiction
Senator Bill Cassidy publicly stated that Trump is almost certainly disqualified from being president due to his actions on January 6th. However, when asked if he would vote for Trump as the Republican nominee, Cassidy responded that he would vote for a Republican candidate. This contradiction highlights the lack of integrity and moral courage among some GOP officials who privately acknowledge Trump's unfitness for office but still support him publicly.
Disney Countersues Ron DeSantis
Disney has filed a counterclaim against Governor Ron DeSantis, seeking damages and accusing his appointed board of supervisors of breaching contracts. This comes just days after DeSantis claimed that both parties had moved on from their dispute. Disney's filing seeks court orders for the board to comply with contracts made prior to their control over Walt Disney World's development. The counterclaim highlights DeSantis's failed attempt to pick a fight with a powerful company, demonstrating his lack of foresight and poor decision-making.
On this episode of The New Abnormal, Law Dork newsletter’s Chris Geidner tells co-host Andy Levy about a Constitutional amendment that could prevent Trump from running again, and what it would take for that clause to actually be enacted against him. Also on this episode: Kate Briquelet, senior reporter at The Daily Beast, explains the connections between bank J.P. Morgan and Jeffrey Epstein as laid out in a recent piece she reported. Plus, she tells co-host Danielle Moodie who she thinks will be held accountable next in this saga.
