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The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether Donald Trump should be removed from the ballot in Colorado. The court’s questioning indicated they were looking for ways to avoid keeping Trump off the ballot. The justices are expected to rule on the case within a few weeks.
US Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Trump’s Ballot Eligibility
Cable news channels provided extensive coverage of the arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court over Donald Trump’s eligibility to run in the Colorado elections. The case could be the Court’s most direct intervention in an election since Bush v. Gore in 2000.
Legal professionals and social media commentators concurred that the Court appeared to be exploring options to avoid disqualifying Trump.
Supreme Court’s Decision Pending
Law professor Jonathan Turley reported on Fox News that the justices grilled Jason Murray, the lead attorney for the Colorado voters attempting to oust Trump from the ballot. A decision is expected within a few weeks.
Despite the lack of video coverage, major news outlets broadcast the entire arguments live. CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC used live audio and still images to cover the event, capturing the importance of the case.
Listeners got a sense of the Justices’ personalities through their voices and questioning styles. Their diverse personalities added a unique dynamic to the coverage.
Trump’s Response to the Hearing
Following the hearing, commentators noted that prospects look positive for Trump. The former President, instead of focusing on the case, launched into a political diatribe. CNN cut away after a few minutes, returning to their usual panel discussions.
Live audio of Supreme Court arguments has been publicly available since the pandemic. However, this level of comprehensive coverage by networks is unprecedented.
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