The Supreme Court of the US state of Michigan has declined to hear a petition seeking to disqualify former President Donald Trump, thereby allowing him to participate in the upcoming February 27 primary election. Four voters had filed the petition, citing Trump’s alleged involvement in the Capitol Hill attack.
In a brief judgment, the Michigan Supreme Court stated that the petitioners failed to convince the court to consider the matter. The decision upholds the lower court’s stance that issues related to primary elections should not be within the purview of the courts.
Michigan, a crucial state in US presidential elections, maintains its reputation as a key player in the political landscape.
Donald Trump commended the court’s decision, asserting that it rightfully rejected the Democrats’ attempt to remove him from the ballot. Notably, last week, the Colorado state court also declared Trump ineligible for the presidential primary under a similar constitutional provision.
