Vivek Ramaswamy announces his withdrawal from the Colorado GOP primary ballot in support of Donald Trump after the state’s Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s presence on the ballot. Ramaswamy criticizes the court’s decision, labeling it as an “actual attack on democracy.” The Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling stems from Trump’s alleged involvement in the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, charging him with ‘insurrection’ and accusing him of spreading false claims of election fraud. This decision makes Colorado the first state to bar Trump from seeking the presidency based on his role in the Capitol attack.
In a video shared on X, Vivek expresses solidarity with Trump and calls for other presidential candidates like Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie, and Nikki Haley to withdraw from the primary ballot in protest. He argues that their failure to do so would imply endorsement of what he deems an “illegal maneuver” with potential disastrous consequences for the country. The Colorado Supreme Court’s interpretation of the US Constitution’s insurrection clause, applicable to the presidency, serves as the basis for barring Trump from the ballot.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s stance emphasizes the perceived unconstitutionality and unprecedented nature of the court’s decision, framing it as part of a broader effort by the bipartisan Establishment to prevent Trump from running in the election and holding office again, invoking the 14th Amendment.
