Mike the Mad Biologist reminds us of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
If I were a member of the House or the Senate, I’d introduce a bill to remove the disability and see whether it gets a two-thirds majority in both houses. That probably wouldn’t stop Trump because, even if the bill failed, we’d still need a finding that Trump engaged in insurrection or gave aid or comfort to those who did. It would likely make the news, however; and that would be fun. 😎
moarscienceplz says
Sometimes legalese doesn’t say things it seems to say in the eyes of us common folk, so forgive me if I misunderstand, but it appears to me you want a member of Congress to “try” to excuse Trump for insurrection. A very cute idea, but who in Congress would do such a thing? No Republican, because it would be effectively condemning Trump of insurrection in the eyes of the citizens and Republicans have to keep pretending that insurrection never happened. No Democrat, because on the surface it would appear to be an absolution for Trump, and who would pillory themselves like that?
John Morales says
This sort of thinking is probably why you aren’t and wouldn’t be a member of the House or the Senate. 🙂
billseymour says
One of several reasons, all good. 😎