BBCNEWS BBC July 6, 2024
the decision is based on a rarely used provision of the us constitution that bars officials who have engaged in "insurrection or rebellion" from holding office. the ruling says he's ineligible to appear on next year's ballot because of his role instigating violence against the us government. the ruling only applies to colorado's republican primary ballot, but is on hold pending appeal until next month. the decision came down shortly before mr trump gave a campaign speech in iowa, where the first contest of the 2024 season will take place in less than a month. the former president did...