Cruz Comments On Trump SCOTUS Ruling
In the midst of ongoing legal battles related to the 2020 presidential election, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) made waves this week by expressing his belief that former President Donald Trump will ultimately prevail in the U.S. Supreme Court and remain on the Colorado ballot.
This statement was made during the latest episode of Cruz's podcast, "Verdict," which he co-hosts with Ben Ferguson. The two were discussing the recent decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to remove Trump from the state's ballot on the grounds that he had committed insurrection on January 6th.
During the podcast, Cruz confidently asserted that the Supreme Court will rule in Trump's favor and that their opinion will make it clear that they are not expressing an opinion on whether or not an insurrection actually occurred on January 6th. This statement is significant, as it brings to light the fact that despite the public perception that prosecutors are out to get Trump, he has not been indicted anywhere for insurrection.
Cruz pointed out that Trump has been indicted in multiple criminal cases, yet nowhere has he been charged with insurrection. For example, the charges brought against Trump by District Attorney Jack Smith in Washington D.C. have not included insurrection. Cruz explains that this is because there is no evidence to support the claim that Trump incited an insurrection, which is a legal term with a specific set of criteria that must be met.
According to Cruz, the lack of evidence is due to the fact that Trump's actions, including his tweets and speech on January 6th, did not incite violence but rather encouraged peaceful protesting. Cruz states that under the law, a person cannot be charged with insurrection for telling others to be peaceful. He dismisses the idea that Trump's actions could be considered insurrection and asserts that no one has charged Trump with this crime because it would not stand up in court.
Cruz supports his argument by highlighting the factors that would make charging Trump with insurrection in D.C. an unlikely feat. He cites the fact that the District has a very liberal judge and a jury pool that is 94% registered as Democrat as factors that would work in the prosecution's favor. However, despite these favorable circumstances, Cruz argues that the prosecution still has not charged Trump with insurrection because the evidence does not support it.
The senator from Texas even goes on to claim that the reason why the case was taken to the Supreme Court is that this is the only way for Trump's opponents to get him off the Colorado ballot. He states, "There's a reason no one has charged him with it because you couldn't pass the laugh test."
It remains to be seen whether Cruz is correct in his prediction that Trump will win at the Supreme Court. However, this statement adds fuel to the ongoing debate over the legitimacy of the charges brought against Trump and the motivations behind them. It also raises questions about the political motivations of those seeking to remove Trump from the Colorado ballot and the potential consequences for Trump's future in politics.
As the legal battle continues to unfold, Trump's supporters and opponents will undoubtedly closely follow the Supreme Court's decision and its implications. For now, all eyes are on Cruz and his co-host as they navigate the contentious issue of Trump's alleged involvement in insurrection.