Sunny Hostin, co-host of "The View," suggested Democrats could prevent Donald Trump from taking office if he wins the 2024 election. She pointed out that Democrats could use Section 3 of the 14th Amendment against Trump, which bars anyone involved in insurrection from holding office.
Hostin emphasized the importance of Congress's role. She noted that the Supreme Court's decision highlighted Congress's authority to enforce the amendment, not individual states. This puts the spotlight on the upcoming elections, urging Californians to vote Democrat to secure the necessary majority.
“The Supreme Court yesterday said that what’s going to matter for an insurrectionist is that Congress has to pass legislation,” Hostin said Tuesday. “Donald Trump is insulated from any of these court cases unless Congress acts. Congress is up for grabs, as you [Alyssa Farah Griffin] will admit. Republicans have a razor slim majority. Californians, please, go out and vote for those Democrats, give the House and Congress to the Democrats and you will see Donald Trump go down. That has to be the plan.”
The Supreme Court recently clarified that Colorado cannot remove Trump from the ballot under the 14th Amendment. This decision underlines Congress's exclusive power to enforce the amendment, sparking a debate on the state's role in federal elections.
The court expressed concerns about inconsistent election outcomes across states. This could lead to a fragmented electoral map, affecting voter behavior and political strategies nationwide.
Democratic Representative Jaime Raskin shared plans for legislation aimed at disqualifying Trump as an insurrectionist. This follows the Supreme Court's indication that Congress must take action on the matter.
Raskin is collaborating with colleagues to establish a process for enforcing the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause. He cited the House's previous impeachment of Trump and a significant Senate vote as a foundation for their efforts.
The focus now turns to whether Speaker Mike Johnson will allow the proposed legislation to reach the House floor. This marks a crucial step in the Democratic strategy to prevent Trump from assuming executive office again.
Special Counsel Jack Smith has charged Trump with four counts related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. However, Trump is not charged with inciting an insurrection, adding complexity to the legal and political challenges he faces.