The ruling applies only to the March 5 Republican primary. But observers say it is also likely to affect Trump’s standing in the general election scheduled for November 5. However, Colorado residents largely vote Democratic, American election forecasters say.
The case was brought by a group of voters in Colorado. They argued that Trump should be disqualified because he incited his supporters to attack the Capitol. The group of voters considered this a failed attempt to obstruct the transfer of presidential power.
The Trump campaign described the court’s ruling as “flawed” and “undemocratic” and announced that it would appeal to the US Federal Supreme Court. The conservative majority on that court (six conservatives compared to three liberals) includes three justices appointed by Trump.
