Colorado judge says Trump ‘engaged in insurrection’ but keeps him on ballot

Group of state voters tried to disqualify ex-president from 2024 election for his conduct leading up to January 6 Capitol attack

A Colorado judge on Friday allowed Donald Trump to remain on the ballot in the state's election next year, but found that he engaged in insurrection" by sparking the 6 January 2021 attack on the US Capitol by his supporters.

The ruling from Judge Sarah Wallace, which is almost certain to be appealed, rejects a bid by a group of Colorado voters to disqualify Trump under a rarely used amendment to the US constitution that bars officials who have engaged in insurrection" from holding federal office.