George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said the Dems’ efforts to block former President Donald Trump from getting on the ballot in many states using the 14th Amendment are “the single most dangerous constitutional theory” he had seen.
Turley said: “I think this is the single most dangerous constitutional theory I have seen pop up in decades. I mean, this is an argument that under the 14th Amendment, Donald Trump can be barred from running again, ever holding office in the federal government because he violated his oath.
He supported an insurrection or rebellion. Under the 14th Amendment, you have this bar on federal office, if you supported or if you gave aid and comfort to an insurrection or rebellion.
“Now, of course, that brings you to the original question.
“What was January 6th?
“In the view of many citizens, including myself, it was a protest that became a riot.
“It was not a rebellion or insurrection.
“But that’s a matter of disagreement between citizens.
“But Donald Trump hasn’t been charged with insurrection, not even incitement.
“Special Counsel Jack Smith charged him with a variety of crimes like fraud.
“He notably did not charge him with even incitement.”
.@JonathanTurley on Trump GA Indictment: “It’s…dangerous. It essentially criminalizes challenges to elections.”
Sounds authoritarian. pic.twitter.com/wQ4grLy3Qz
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) August 15, 2023
Professor Jonathan Turley: “You really have to lay this one at the feet of Merrick Garland. He has failed, again…every chance he had to make a clean break, to show the public that there’s going to be an independent review of [Biden influence peddling], he’s failed that test.” pic.twitter.com/LtS0qgnoA2
— GOP (@GOP) August 21, 2023
