Could Trump be barred under the constitution’s ‘engaged in insurrection’ clause?
by Sam Levine in New York from US news | The Guardian on (#6E0FG)
Experts suggest language in section 3 of 14th amendment is actually very clearcut' and could mean disqualification
As Donald Trump fights a mountain of criminal charges, a separate battle over his eligibility to run for president in 2024 is fast emerging.
The US constitution sets out just a handful of explicit requirements someone must meet to be the president. They must be at least 35 years old, a natural-born" citizen, and a United States resident for at least 14 years. The constitution also bars someone who has served as president for two full terms from running again.
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