Illinois Judge Withdraws Trump’s Candidacy; Appeal Deadline Looms
In a dramatic turn of events, an Illinois judge has ordered the removal of former President Donald Trump’s candidacy from the primary ballots of the Republican Party. The decision, made by Judge Traice Porter, cited Trump’s support of the insurrection at the Capitol as the reason for the withdrawal.
Trump’s lawyers have vowed to appeal the decision, with a deadline set until Friday to submit their appeal. Failure to do so could result in Trump being unable to run in the primaries in Illinois, potentially affecting his chances of being his party’s candidate for this year’s presidential election.
This latest legal hurdle adds to the mounting court cases that Trump is facing. He is currently being investigated for his involvement in the assault on the Capitol in 2020, a case that could impact his re-election bid. Additionally, the US Supreme Court is deliberating on the issue of Trump’s immunity in the face of allegations of electoral interference related to his refusal to concede the 2020 election results.
Despite these legal challenges, Trump remains popular among Republican voters, having recently won primary elections in South Carolina and Michigan. His path to the White House, however, appears to be increasingly fraught with legal obstacles that could potentially derail his political ambitions. As the appeal deadline looms, all eyes will be on the courtroom drama unfolding in Illinois.