In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that states cannot bar former President Donald Trump from the ballot using a rarely invoked provision of the 14th Amendment. This ruling overturned a decision by Colorado's top court, which had determined that Trump was ineligible for the presidency due to his involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The Colorado court had cited the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment, which prohibits oath-taking insurrectionists from holding public office. However, the Supreme Court stated that only Congress has the authority to enforce this clause, not the states.

Donald Trump celebrated the ruling on Truth Social, his social media networking site, calling it a "BIG WIN FOR AMERICA!!!" This decision allows Trump to remain on the ballot for the upcoming presidential election, as he continues to campaign for a second term in the White House. The ruling is likely to resolve challenges to Trump's eligibility in other states and settle questions about whether the 14th Amendment can disqualify him from holding office again.

The Supreme Court's decision comes ahead of Super Tuesday, a crucial day in the presidential primary season where approximately one-third of all delegates are up for grabs. Trump's victory in this case solidifies his position as the front-runner for the GOP nomination, with his only remaining rival being former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. The ruling is a significant development in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, as Trump continues his bid to challenge Democratic President Joe Biden in November.