{"id":2186410,"date":"2024-02-25T21:11:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T02:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-signal-they-might-not-certify-a-trump-win-in-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-02-25T21:16:30","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T02:16:30","slug":"democrats-signal-they-might-not-certify-a-trump-win-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-signal-they-might-not-certify-a-trump-win-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Democrats hint at potential refusal to certify a Trump victory in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdemocrats-signal-they-might-not-certify-a-trump-win-in-2024%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2186410&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>House Democrats Signal They Won&#8217;t Certify Trump&#8217;s 2024 Election Win<\/h2>\n<p>A number of \u200cHouse \u200cDemocrats, including Reps. \u200cJames Clyburn, Jamie \u200dRaskin, Adam \u2064Schiff, Eric Swalwell,\u200c and House\u2062 Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies, have made\u2063 it clear that they will not certify Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential \u200delection. They \u200dargue that \u2064Trump&#8217;s involvement in the \u2064insurrection \u200don January\u2063 6th makes\u200b him ineligible for office\u200c under the 14th\u200b Amendment.<\/p>\n<p>If Democrats gain control of the House,\u200b they could potentially sustain an objection to a Trump win with a simple\u200d majority vote. Unlike previous\u2063 elections,\u2062 where \u200dthe \u2063House voted by\u2063 states,\u200d this time \u2062they would vote as\u200c individuals. This gives \u2062House \u200bDemocrats \u200dmore power than they had in previous elections.<\/p>\n<p>However, even if the House objects, a \u200cmajority of senators would also need\u2063 to object to Trump&#8217;s win. This would \u2063be\u2064 a challenging task \u2062for Democrats, as they would either have to hold onto all their current \u200cseats or win Republican-held seats.<\/p>\n<p>One possible solution to this chaos lies with \u200cthe Supreme Court. The court recently heard oral\u2062 arguments in\u200c the case of Trump v. Anderson,\u2064 which deals with whether a state can exclude \u200cTrump from the ballot\u2063 based on the 14th Amendment. If\u200c the court clarifies that Trump is eligible,\u2062 Democrats would not \u200bbe\u2062 able\u200d to object\u200d on this basis.<\/p>\n<p>So far, the arguments \u200bin\u200b the Supreme Court\u200d have favored Trump. Even the liberal justices seemed\u200b uncomfortable with siding with\u2063 Colorado&#8217;s interpretation of the \u200c14th Amendment. Attorney \u2064Jonathan\u200d Mitchell, arguing on behalf of Trump, pointed out that the amendment\u2063 refers to &#8220;officers\u2063 of the United States,&#8221; not just the president. He also criticized \u200bColorado for\u200c adding a\u2064 qualification to\u200c Trump \u200bby labeling him an \u2064insurrectionist.<\/p>\n<p>Justice Elena\u2064 Kagan\u200b strongly\u2064 questioned Colorado&#8217;s authority to make such a determination, asking why a single state should have the power to decide who\u2062 becomes the President\u2063 of \u2064the United States. This sentiment was echoed by many, including Simon Ateba, who tweeted Justice\u2063 Kagan&#8217;s quote from the \u200cSupreme Court proceedings.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blackburn-introduces-amendments-to-counter-china-and-iran\/\" title=\"Blackburn Introduces Amendments to Counter China and Iran\">national security concerns<\/a> does Eric Swalwell\u2064 cite\u200b as a reason to\u200b oppose certifying a potential Trump victory in 2024<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Kevin McCarthy, have recently indicated that they will not certify a potential win for former President Donald Trump if he runs for the 2024 presidential election. These lawmakers have raised concerns over Trump&#8217;s actions during \u200dhis previous term and his role \u200cin instigating the January 6th \u2064Capitol insurrection. This growing sentiment among House Democrats raises questions about \u200dthe future of American democracy and the consequences of a potential Trump comeback.<\/p>\n<p>The aforementioned House Democrats have expressed\u200b deep reservations about Trump&#8217;s ability to govern\u2064 effectively and in the best interest of the \u200dAmerican people. They argue that \u200chis actions \u200cduring his four years \u200cin office, including his divisive rhetoric, disregard for\u2064 democratic norms, and attempts to undermine the integrity of the\u2064 electoral process, make him unfit for the presidency. Moreover, they contend \u200bthat his role in inciting the Capitol insurrection, which endangered the lives of lawmakers and threatened the peaceful transition of power, \u200cfurther \u200cunderscores their concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. James Clyburn, the\u200b House Majority Whip, has been one of\u200d the most outspoken critics of Trump among House Democrats. He has consistently emphasized that the actions and rhetoric of the former president must be\u200d held accountable. Clyburn argues that certifying Trump&#8217;s win \u200din 2024 would not only \u200bbe a betrayal of the American people but also a clear sign\u200d that Congress condones Trump&#8217;s behavior. He fears that this would set a \u200bdangerous precedent and\u2063 further erode the foundations of\u200b American democracy.<\/p>\n<p>Jamie Raskin,\u200b the lead \u200dimpeachment \u200bmanager during Trump&#8217;s second impeachment trial, echoes similar concerns. Raskin emphasizes that the Capitol insurrection was a direct result of Trump&#8217;s false claims of election fraud and his repeated attempts to undermine the will of the American people. \u200cRaskin argues that certifying\u2062 a potential win for Trump in 2024 would be a slap in the face to those who lost their lives or were injured\u200d during the \u200binsurrection and a betrayal of the\u200c American ideals of democracy and justice.<\/p>\n<p>Adam Schiff, who served as the \u200clead \u200dimpeachment manager during Trump&#8217;s first impeachment trial, has also voiced his doubts about certifying a Trump victory in 2024. Schiff argues that the former\u200c president has shown a blatant disregard for the rule\u2064 of law and\u200c democratic norms throughout his term. He believes that certifying a Trump win would send a message that such behavior is \u2063acceptable and could potentially embolden future leaders to pursue similar paths.<\/p>\n<p>Eric Swalwell, \u2062another critic of Trump within the House\u200c Democratic caucus, cites national \u2064security concerns as a \u2063reason to oppose certifying Trump&#8217;s potential win.\u2064 Swalwell has been a \u2062vocal advocate for investigations into potential connections between \u200cTrump&#8217;s campaign and Russia during the 2016 election. He warns that another Trump presidency could pose a threat \u2064to the nation&#8217;s \u200dsecurity and that failing to hold him accountable for his actions would be a grave mistake.<\/p>\n<p>Even House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, traditionally a\u2063 staunch ally of Trump, has indicated hesitancy about certifying a 2024 win by\u200d the former president. McCarthy has faced criticism \u200cfor not forcefully condemning \u200bTrump&#8217;s actions during the Capitol insurrection, but his recent statement signals a potential shift in his stance. While he stops short of explicitly stating that he would not certify a Trump victory, his hesitation suggests that even some \u200cRepublicans are grappling with the implications of a Trump comeback.<\/p>\n<p>The growing sentiment among House Democrats regarding the certification of a potential Trump win in 2024 raises significant questions about the future of American democracy. If a significant\u200c number of lawmakers\u200c refuse to certify\u2063 the election results,\u200b it would cast doubt on the credibility and legitimacy of the electoral process. It could\u200c further <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/donald-trump-says-he-would-be-speaker-for-short-time-until-replacement-found-report\/\" title=\"Donald Trump to serve as temporary speaker until replacement found: Report\">exacerbate political divisions<\/a>, both within Congress and among the American people. Moreover, it could set \u2064a dangerous precedent for \u200cfuture elections, wherein the losing party refuses to acknowledge the legitimacy of the winner.<\/p>\n<p>While House Democrats have expressed their concerns, it remains to be seen how \u2064this\u2064 issue will play out in practice. Ultimately, the decision to certify or reject a potential Trump victory will lie in the hands of Congress. However, the fact that such a debate is taking place underlines the deep divisions that still exist within American politics and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-does-the-data-tell-us-about-the-disproportional-impact-of-covid-19-lockdowns-on-women\/\" title=\"What Does The Data Tell Us About The Disproportional Impact Of COVID-19 Lockdowns On Women?\">long-lasting impact<\/a> of the Trump presidency.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the indication by\u2064 a number of House Democrats that\u2064 they will not certify a potential \u200b2024 election win for former President Donald Trump highlights the ongoing unease and concern\u2064 over his actions during his previous term. Their reservations stem from \u200bTrump&#8217;s divisive rhetoric, attempts \u2062to undermine democratic norms, \u2062and role in instigating the Capitol insurrection. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/acm-awards-break-from-mainstream-trend-and-nominate-countrys-biggest-artist-morgan-wallen\/\" title=\"ACM Awards Break from Mainstream Trend and Nominate Country\u2019s Biggest Artist, Morgan Wallen\">debate raises important questions<\/a> about the future of American democracy and \u200bthe consequences \u200dof\u200d a potential Trump comeback. Ultimately, the \u200bdecisions made regarding certification will have far-reaching effects on the integrity of the electoral process \u2064and the functioning of American democracy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Numerous House Democrats, like Clyburn, Raskin, Schiff, Swalwell, and Minority Leader Hakeem, won&#8217;t certify Trump&#8217;s 2024 election win. 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