Judge J. Michael Luttig and Laurence Tribe have joined Ali Velshi in a discussion about a recent decision made by a Colorado judge. This decision, which Luttig and Tribe describe as “historic,” involves rejecting a bid to prevent Donald Trump from appearing on the ballot in the 2024 election. They argue that the ruling is incorrect from a constitutional law perspective.
According to Tribe, allowing the president to be exempt from the law because of the wording in their oath would undermine the entire concept of the rule of law. He emphasizes the fundamental requirement that when a president’s term is over, they must leave office. By suggesting that the president is above the law, Tribe believes that only dictators would stay in power for extended periods.
Tribe further asserts that the fate of the United States and democracies worldwide is at stake in this matter. Allowing Donald Trump to once again take the oath to support the constitution would be concerning, as Tribe believes he would not genuinely mean it. This lack of sincerity is what worries him the most.
In summary, Judge J. Michael Luttig and Laurence Tribe, in conversation with Ali Velshi, express their disagreement with the Colorado judge’s decision to reject the attempt to keep Trump off the 2024 ballot. They argue that this ruling goes against constitutional law and raises concerns about the integrity of the rule of law and the future of democracy.
