Republicans on Monday widely celebrated President Donald Trump’s landslide victory at the Supreme Court after the court ruled 9-0 that Colorado could not disqualify Trump from voting. , deemed this “a major victory for voters and a historic defeat for left-wing activist judges.”
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a historic and unanimous decision on Monday, the day before Super Tuesday. The court held that only Congress had the power to use the 14th Amendment’s “insurrection clause” to remove candidates from the ballot. In doing so, the court overturned the Colorado Supreme Court’s controversial 4-3 opinion.
Republicans across the board celebrated this major victory. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) called the victory “a sweeping rebuke to the liberal activist judges who are trying to interfere in the 2024 election.”
“I’m glad the Supreme Court got this right,” he added.
A sweeping rebuke of liberal activist judges who tried to interfere in the 2024 election. I’m glad the Supreme Court got this right. https://t.co/Xo4tDXnCjR
— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) March 4, 2024
“The Supreme Court threw out the Colorado voting case. President Trump will rightfully remain on the ballot,” said Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.).
“The unanimous decision is an undeniable message to the radical left seeking to use the court against President Trump,” he continued.
The Supreme Court threw out the Colorado voting case. President Trump will, of course, remain on the ballot.
The unanimous ruling is a clear message to the radical left seeking to use the court against President Trump. https://t.co/YRIbyAWbKV
— John Barrasso (@barrassoforwyo) March 4, 2024
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) called the ruling “the right decision.”
“I’m glad to see the Supreme Court stand up to the far-left’s attempts to undermine our democracy,” he added.
It’s the right decision. I’m glad to see the Supreme Court stand up to the far left’s attempts to undermine our democracy. https://t.co/hH72RarIRd
— Steve Daines (@SteveDaines) March 4, 2024
“SCOTUS rightly defended Americans’ right to vote for Trump,” exclaimed Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.). “The left’s attack on democracy cannot stand”:
SCOTUS rightly defended Americans’ right to vote for Trump.
The left’s attacks on democracy cannot stand. #Trump2024
— Marsha Blackburn (@VoteMarsha) March 4, 2024
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) said the ruling is “a victory for our democracy and a major defeat for those who seek to abuse our Constitution for short-term political gain.” Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) said of the ruling: The ruling is “a major victory for voters and a historic defeat for left-wing activist judges.”
This ruling is a victory for our democracy and a major defeat for those who seek to exploit the Constitution for short-term political gain.
— Sen. Deb Fischer (@SenatorFischer) March 4, 2024
Today, SCOTUS upheld our nation’s democratic process with a unanimous decision to oppose and overturn the radical Colorado Supreme Court’s removal of Trump from the ballot.
A huge victory for voters, but a historic defeat for left-wing activist judges. pic.twitter.com/ZDC92R1oEm
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) March 4, 2024
“It’s a huge victory, not just for President Trump, but for all of America! I’m glad to see SCOTUS unanimously got this right,” said former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.).
A huge victory, not just for President Trump, but for America as a whole! Glad to see SCOTUS unanimously got this right https://t.co/0ER265y6GY
— Doug Collins (@RepDougCollins) March 4, 2024
“Finally proven innocent. President Trump remains on Colorado’s ballot. SCOTUS officially announced its verdict.” Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) added, “Trump 2024.”
Finally justified.
President Trump remains on the ballot in Colorado.
SCOTUS officially announced its ruling.
Rooney swings and misses from the left again.
Trump 2024 🇺🇸
— Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) March 4, 2024
“Breaking news: The Supreme Court is defending democracy from radical left-wing junior judges,” said Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.). “Despite the endless political witch hunt against Donald Trump by the far left, the Constitution and our democracy prevailed.”
BREAKING NEWS: The Supreme Court defends democracy against radical left-wing junior judges.
Despite the far left’s never-ending political witch hunt against Donald Trump, the Constitution and our democracy prevailed.
— Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) March 4, 2024
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) also celebrated the victory, declaring, “The American people will decide the next president, not partisan actors trying to undermine the election.” Members of Congress also declared victory.
#breaking news: SCOTUS has unanimously ruled that the radical left’s attempt to remove President Trump from the vote is unconstitutional! The American people will decide the next president, not partisan actors seeking to undermine the election. #scotus https://t.co/hNSO5w5zgy
— Markwayne Mullin (@SenMullin) March 4, 2024
As expected, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rejected the left-leaning Colorado Supreme Court’s unconstitutional attempt to interfere in the election by removing former President Trump from the ballot.
this is a big win #ElectionIntegrity And our country!
— Rep. Claudia Tenney (@RepTenney) March 4, 2024
🚨Supreme Court 9-0!!
President Trump will remain on the ballot in communist countries that interfere in elections by preventing Americans from voting for the candidate of their choice!
— Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) March 4, 2024
Big news! The Supreme Court recently ruled unanimously in favor of President Trump, overturning Colorado’s attempt to unconstitutionally remove him from the vote.
This is a huge victory for the American people and the integrity of our elections. https://t.co/B1j357WO9g
— Tom Emmer (@GOPMajorityWhip) March 4, 2024
Unanimous.
The Supreme Court today reaffirmed the constitutional principle that Americans have the right to vote for the candidate of their choice without interference. https://t.co/iIUOVx4d2O
— Rep. Barry Loudermilk (@RepLoudermilk) March 4, 2024
Activist judges in Colorado and other liberal states believe Americans should not have the right to vote for the presidential candidate of their choice.
This morning, the Supreme Court unanimously rejected their attempt to block Donald J. Trump from running for office. pic.twitter.com/kxGP64bKKs
— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) March 4, 2024
I’m very happy that the Supreme Court did the right thing and overturned Colorado’s insane decision to remove President Trump from the vote.
The American people, not activist judges, will decide the next president. https://t.co/O7fNsW2CXf
— Rep. Eric Burlison (@RepEricBurlison) March 4, 2024
Today, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that President Trump is correct to remain on the ballot.
The American people decide our elections, not unaccountable government bureaucrats.
This is a major victory for the rule of law and the integrity of the Constitution.
— Chuck Fleischman (@RepChuck) March 4, 2024
9-0! Yuge!
— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) March 4, 2024
The Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling will keep President Trump on Colorado’s ballot.
This is a huge victory for America and a huge loss for the Democratic Party, which is trying to interfere in elections.
— Congressman William Timmons (@RepTimmons) March 4, 2024
The left has done everything possible to suppress the will of the American people and keep President Trump from voting.
Today, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld our duty to the American people and set a precedent that protects our democracy.
President Trump is voting.
— Congressman Roger Williams (@RepRWilliams) March 4, 2024
President Trump had an immediate reaction to the news on Monday, writing on Truth Social, “Big win for America!!!”
The case is Trump vs. AndersonU.S. Supreme Court No. 23-719.
