Donald Trump Suspended from the Elections in a Second State

Donald Trump has been suspended from the elections in the state of Maine. This is the second state after Colorado, which made such a decision to the former US President. Former US President Donald Trump has been suspended from participating in the next election for head of state in the second state. On Thursday, Trump’s eligibility to vote was revoked by Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows. She attributed her decision to the politician’s role in the storming of the Capitol on 6 January 2021. According to her, he violated a law that bars those who “participated in the riot” from holding office. The decision can be challenged in state court and then the Supreme Court, and Trump’s staff has already confirmed a willingness to do so. Stephen Chang, a spokesman for the former president’s staff, called Bellows’ decision “an attempt to rig the election and disenfranchise an American citizen.” Maine Democratic Congressman Jared Golden opposed the decision to “disqualify” Trump. He wrote on social media X: “I supported Trump’s impeachment because of his role in the events of January 6. I don’t think he should be re-elected president of the United States. But we remain a country of law, and therefore until he is found guilty of riot, he should remain on the ballot.”