What's happened
Maine and Colorado have disqualified Donald Trump from their 2024 Republican primary ballots under the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause.
Why it matters
The disqualification of a former president from primary ballots is unprecedented and has significant implications for the 2024 presidential election.
What the papers say
The Independent reports Maine Republicans' anger at the decision, while The New York Times discusses the potential impact on American democracy. Business Insider UK highlights Trump's concerns about the Supreme Court's decision, and Axios covers the condemnation of Maine's decision by other 2024 Republican candidates.
How we got here
The disqualification follows Trump's removal from the Colorado ballot and is based on his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riots.
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Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
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Shenna Lee Bellows is an American politician and a non-profit executive director, best known for her work with the American Civil Liberties Union. She is the 50th Maine secretary of state. On December 2, 2020 the Maine Legislature elected her to be Maine
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