There is a rumor going around that Trump is blocked from taking office
Has Trump been blocked from taking office?
As of December 29, 2024, there have been no successful legal or legislative actions to prevent President-elect Donald Trump from assuming the presidency on January 20, 2025. While some legal scholars and opinion pieces have suggested that Congress possesses the authority to block Trump's inauguration under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment—citing allegations of insurrection related to the events of January 6, 2021—such proposals have not gained traction among lawmakers. The Hill
Notably, an op-ed in The Hill argued that Congress could act to disqualify Trump based on this constitutional provision. However, this perspective has sparked significant debate and has been met with resistance across the political spectrum. EconoTimes
In response to these discussions, Trump's spokesperson, Steven Cheung, criticized the notion of using the 14th Amendment to block Trump's presidency, accusing Democrats of attempting to "steal the election." New York Post
Given the lack of legislative action and the prevailing political dynamics, Donald Trump remains on course to be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025.
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