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Donald Trump Critics Push Plan to Block Him From Taking Power in DC Protest [View all]

Source: Newsweek

Published Jan 05, 2025 at 12:42 PM EST | Updated Jan 05, 2025 at 2:04 PM EST

Critics of President-elect Donald Trump have taken to the streets of Washington, D.C., to urge Congress to block him from taking power, citing the 14th Amendment. Trump-Vance Transition spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in an emailed statement to Newsweek on Sunday afternoon that "President Trump will serve ALL Americans, even those who did not vote for him in the election. He will unify the country through success." Newsweek reached out to the political movement "14th Now" via email for comment on Sunday.

Why It Matters

Democrats, and others, have continued to rebuke Trump after he refused to accept the results of President Joe Biden's 2020 election victory and tried to stop him from taking office through failed legal efforts. Trump continues to claim the election was stolen from him via widespread voter fraud, despite there being a lack of evidence to support such claims. Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results culminated in the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, when a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. in a failed attempt to stop Congress from certifying the election results.

The president-elect faced state and federal charges for his alleged illegal efforts to overturn the 2020 election. However, when he won the 2024 election, the federal case was dismissed without prejudice. A separate Georgia election interference case is currently in limbo as the Prosecuting Attorney's Council of Georgia decides whether to continue litigation. Trump, meanwhile, pleaded not guilty to all charges against him and claimed the cases were politically motivated.

What To Know

An effort is underway to urge Congress through peaceful protest to block Trump from taking office under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which states, "No person shall ... hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any state, who, having previously taken an oath ... to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof." A political movement called "14th Now" has been holding protests in Washington, D.C., from Friday to Sunday, gathering at Franklin Park and the Lincoln Memorial. "Donald J. Trump, an adjudicated insurrectionist, remains constitutionally DISQUALIFIED from assuming the presidency under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-protest-14th-now-2009899

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Donald Trump Critics Push Plan to Block Him From Taking Power in DC Protest [View all] BumRushDaShow Sunday OP

Regardless of what you think of it, Donald's earned it. bucolic_frolic Sunday #1

Regardless of what you think of it, the constitution's language, until amended, is clear: ColinC Sunday #6

TFG saying he wants to free the J6 rioters is giving aid and comfort to the enemy. OMGWTF Sunday #21

Yep. This aside, he has unquestionably given aid and comfort to the enemy, having likely shared classified info ColinC Sunday #22

I've thought for a long time the FBI knows what TSF has shared with Putin KS Toronado Sunday #44

Yes, they know what he kept and did whatever with... Think. Again. Monday #56

And who got or bought access to all those documents. yorkster Monday #54

Almost EVERYONE who receives a pardon (except Nixon and Hunter Biden AFAIK) has been tried and kelly1mm Monday #53

Is there a conviction for this? Unladen Swallow Sunday #26

No. Just several indictments. But that's not a necessary prerequisite ColinC Sunday #30

Then who, or what body, makes the determination Unladen Swallow Sunday #32

Congress has that authority. ColinC Sunday #33

So the people will accept this ruling under the Constitution? Unladen Swallow Sunday #40

There is no process. ColinC Sunday #42

Exactly correct. 14A was a Reconstruction Era gift to future generations bucolic_frolic Monday #65

they use the term "adjudicated" -- I think from the Colorado Supreme Court ruling cadoman Monday #70

"An effort is underway to urge Congress ..." speak easy Sunday #2

Unfortunitly true yankee87 Sunday #39

The Picketts Charge theory of politics speak easy Monday #59

Any effort to resist installing a nazi administration is worthwhile. Think. Again. Monday #57

That is what the US Constitution says,... magicarpet Sunday #3

.... recording the displeasure of the citizenry,... magicarpet Sunday #4

Yes, protests must be strong, courageous, and often. Magoo48 Sunday #14

I'm in Palm Springs which is geezerville now that the snowbirds are here (including me). OMGWTF Sunday #23

Yup Magoo48 Monday #64

I'm so happy to hear this is happening William Seger Sunday #5

Such a load of nonsense. He hasnt been CONVICTED of any of those charges. Period. Callie1979 Sunday #7

The Constitution doesn't require a conviction. bucolic_frolic Sunday #10

Well, we USED to do a lot of things differently.Yes, the SCOTUS is full of it but thats what we've got. Callie1979 Sunday #11

No, it's quite credible.There is legitimacy behind the protests because everyone saw him do it. bucolic_frolic Sunday #13

nearly half the voters saw it and voted for him though cadoman Monday #72

The SC didn't rule that TFG was eligible or that the 14th doesn't apply William Seger Sunday #15

Thats not going to happen either. Callie1979 Sunday #16

True, but the point of the protests is that he could and should be disqualified William Seger Sunday #24

Congress already found that he engaged in an insurrection NYC Liberal Sunday #34

An argument can be made that it has to fit the definition of a conviction in the Senate Polybius Sunday #35

An argument can be made that the amendment means only what it says William Seger Monday #55

The problem with the 14th and many other Amendments is that the wording stinks Polybius Monday #76

That was a previous congress. MichMan Sunday #46

There will be instigators in their midst Unladen Swallow Sunday #27

Yep, that's to be expected with every Left action. Think. Again. Monday #58

If it was to succeed there would be a civil war anyway MichMan Monday #62

That is a very sobering Unladen Swallow Monday #63

Garland, Roberts, Thomas, Alito, Kavanaugh, Gorsuch, Barrett Clouds Passing Sunday #8

Yep; there's the problem. For a LOT of issues. Callie1979 Sunday #12

Biggest weather event in the history of DC on multigraincracker Sunday #9

how about -50F or an F6 twister? The Madcap Sunday #19

I wish Taylor Swift would hold a concert down the street. Callie1979 Sunday #25

Protesting now is a little bit too late IzzaNuDay Sunday #17

Not really. The constitution is clear. We either honor it, or take another step towards the constitution not mattering ColinC Sunday #18

After tomorrow is definitely too late though Polybius Sunday #36

Yeah. And i mean... The constitution just needs to be followed. ColinC Monday #51

It is self executing... Dem4life1970 Monday #47

At the very least congress should override the requirement by a 2/3rds vote. ColinC Monday #48

This was a most unusual election in many ways MichMan Monday #52

I heard as lawyer who think's Trump should be disqualified say that he agrees with the CO decision Polybius Monday #75

If they attack the Capitol, maybe Trump will pardon them ... Jarqui Sunday #20

Free speech and non-violent protest is what this country is all about. Petitioning of grievances is important always. nt Evolve Dammit Sunday #28

If it goes on deaf ears The Grand Illuminist Sunday #43

"Critics of President-elect Donald Trump have taken to the streets of Washington, D.C. ..." mahatmakanejeeves Sunday #29

There was a little group out there at the Lincoln Memorial BumRushDaShow Sunday #31

Isn't that pretty much an everyday occurance? LeftInTX Monday #84

Sure BumRushDaShow Monday #86

President Vance? Jose Garcia Sunday #37

I'll take it. Because he won't be able to win over the Trumpers. Republicans in disarray ZonkerHarris Sunday #41

As explained, it would be Harris ColinC Monday #49

She only received 226 electoral votes Jose Garcia Monday #66

It is if all or most of Trumps votes are not certified. ColinC Monday #68

If neither candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, Jose Garcia Monday #69

So if he's disqualified, who gets to be President on the 20th? Polybius Sunday #38

Harris MichMan Sunday #45

The exception being holding a 2/3rds vote to make an exception. ColinC Monday #50

They may admit it if Vance becomes President as a result of Trump's disqualification Polybius Monday #74

That would be a double punch for who the majority of voters elected Polybius Monday #73

I can see the Constitution being locked away into a time vault Aussie105 Monday #60

The 14th also applies to Congress MichMan Monday #61

According to the Constitution, Trump is a traitor: He should be hanged until he is dead, dead, dead. jvill Monday #67

It will take unquestionably devoted courageous people The Grand Illuminist Monday #71

Well it's over. The plan to block him did not work. The election was just certified. totodeinhere Monday #77

What plan? LeftInTX Monday #79

The plan that is the subject of this thread. n/t totodeinhere Monday #81

Yeah.. More like a thought . LeftInTX Monday #83

The 2022 Electoral Count Reform Act, which amended the previous Act(s) BumRushDaShow Monday #80

Yes. Of course Trump's attempted coup was the catalyst behind that law. n/t totodeinhere Monday #82

We screw ourselves a lot by passing laws that we think will help us Polybius Monday #85

Objections, in this case are usually formalities, LeftInTX Monday #87

This aged well!! LeftInTX Monday #78