Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson wants a 'very open and transparent discussion' over whether Trump is eligible to serve as president again.
have argued Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election result constituted a"rebellion," meaning any White House return would be unconstitutional. Trump vowed to"preserve, protect and defend" the constitution as part of his January 2017 inauguration.
During her MSNBC appearance Benson insisted the judgement"can't be a political decision," commenting:"This is a really important discussion, I think the arguments for disqualification are quite strong but we also have to recognize we are in uncharted territory here and there are counterarguments on the other side that need to be explored.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower on September 4, 2023 in New York City. There is a"quite strong" case that Trump is constitutionally ineligible to serve in the White House again according to the Michigan Secretary of State.
Benson argued the question of Trump's constitutional eligibility to serve as president is likely to become an issue during the primary campaign if he secures the 2024 Republican presidential nomination next summer and then again if he then wins the subsequent presidential election in November. She added:"I think we need to buckle down and prepare for this to be an issue throughout this cycle alongside the criminal cases.
During the interview Benson also revealed she is looking to collaborate with other secretaries of state, who oversee elections in their various states, in order to"have a very open and transparent discussion" about whether the constitution prevents Trump from serving again.has contacted Donald Trump for comment on Benson's remarks via the press inquiry form on his official website.
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