Trump and Biden Exchange Bitter Insults: "Corrupt One" vs "Rebel"

Aftermath of the Ruling in Colorado, USA

As the aftermath continues following the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to participate in next year's presidential election, President Joe Biden and former President Trump have exchanged heated words, continuing their emotional conflict.

On the 21st (local time), former President Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social, stating, "I am not a rebel," and countered, "Corrupt Biden is the rebel." Next to his statement denying being a rebel, Trump added in parentheses the words "peacefully and patriotically."

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This phrase is part of a statement former President Trump made to protesters just before the January 6 Capitol riot. At that time, he said, "I know that all of you here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard."

Former President Trump, who is preparing to run in next year's presidential election, was indicted in August on charges of inciting insurrection for allegedly encouraging the January 6 Capitol breach in 2021. On the 19th, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s involvement in the insurrection was recognized and determined that he is ineligible to be a presidential candidate, declaring it improper for him to register as a candidate in the Colorado presidential primary.

Regarding this, President Biden responded to reporters' questions the previous day asking if he considers Trump a rebel, saying, "That is obvious. There is no doubt," and directly stated, "He definitely supported the insurrection." He then refrained from elaborating on whether the 14th Amendment, which prohibits holding public office for those involved in insurrection, applies, saying, "I will let the courts decide whether the 14th Amendment applies."

According to the Associated Press, this is the first time a U.S. court has used Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to disqualify a presidential candidate. Currently, lawsuits aiming to block former President Trump’s presidential bid are underway in 21 states, including Georgia, outside of Colorado, leading to speculation that the outcome of these rulings will significantly influence the direction of next year’s presidential election.

Former President Trump has expressed his intention to appeal the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court. Foreign media predict that the 6-3 conservative-leaning U.S. Supreme Court is more likely not to block Trump’s presidential run. Trump and the Republican Party are countering the ruling by arguing it is election interference and political persecution against him.

Major U.S. media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), reported that the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling is practically unlikely to prevent former President Trump’s presidential bid and is instead having the effect of further rallying his supporters. Former President Trump has used each of the four indictments this year to consolidate his support base.

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