What's happened
Donald Trump is facing legal challenges to stay on the 2024 Republican primary ballot due to his role in the Capitol riot and election fraud claims.
Why it matters
The legal battles surrounding Donald Trump's eligibility for the 2024 ballot highlight the ongoing impact of the Capitol riot and the contentious 2020 election, with potential implications for the upcoming presidential race.
What the papers say
The Independent reports on Trump's legal challenges and his concerns about conservative justices ruling against him. The New York Times and South China Morning Post focus on the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling that Trump is ineligible for the ballot, while the NY Post and Business Insider UK highlight Republican reactions to the decision.
How we got here
The legal battles stem from Trump's role in the Capitol riot and his repeated claims of election fraud, which have led to multiple criminal charges and challenges to his eligibility for the 2024 ballot.
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