In a groundbreaking ruling, the Colorado Supreme Court has determined that former President Donald Trump's participation in the insurrection disqualifies him from appearing on the state's 2024 ballot. The court's decision has sparked speculation about the potential involvement of the United States Supreme Court in this case.

Opinion writer Jesse Wegman, in a conversation with Opinion editor David Firestone, discusses his belief that the higher court will eventually take up the matter. However, Wegman expresses less certainty than before that the court will simply strike down the ruling. A full transcript of this audio essay will be available on the New York Times website.

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