Staff Reports
Michigan’s Supreme Court has made a decision that has conservatives across the state cheering: they are allowing former President Donald Trump to remain on the primary election ballot. The court’s ruling comes after groups attempted to block Trump’s appearance on the ballot, but their efforts were shut down by the state’s highest court.
BREAKING: Michigan Supreme Court will keep Trump on 2024 ballot https://t.co/oqITKHIwLu
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 27, 2023
Despite the efforts of these groups, the court stood firm in their decision, refusing to hear an appeal of a lower court’s ruling. In their order, the court made it clear that they were not convinced that the issues at hand warranted further review. This is a major win for Trump supporters who are eager to see him back in the political arena.
The decision in Michigan comes in the midst of a broader effort to disqualify Trump from appearing on state ballots. Groups have been pointing to a so-called insurrection clause, arguing that Trump’s actions following the 2020 election should disqualify him from holding office. However, the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision is a blow to these efforts, signaling that Trump’s presence in the political sphere remains strong.
The court’s ruling also comes at a time when the legitimacy of a recording of a post-election phone call involving Trump has been called into question. In the recording, Trump is heard pressing two election officials in Michigan’s Wayne County not to certify 2020 vote totals. Despite this revelation, the former president’s 2024 campaign has not confirmed or denied the recording’s authenticity, leaving many questions unanswered.
The fight to keep Trump off the primary ballot has been a contentious one, with liberal nonprofit groups like Free Speech for People leading the charge. These groups have been adamant in their efforts, even requesting that the Supreme Court make a decision by Christmas Day due to the urgent need to finalize and print the presidential primary election ballots. However, their efforts have ultimately been in vain as the court has upheld Trump’s right to appear on the ballot.
This latest victory for Trump in Michigan is a clear sign that his influence in conservative circles remains strong. Despite the challenges against him, he continues to be a dominant figure in the political landscape, and his supporters are undoubtedly pleased with this latest development. With the primary election looming, Trump’s presence on the ballot is a welcome sight for his base as they gear up for another round of political battles.
