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Former Governor John Kasich, a Republican who has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump and opposed him in the 2016 Republican primary, surprisingly sided with the former president after the Colorado Supreme Court barred Trump from appearing on the state’s 2024 ballot. Kasich, appearing on MSNBC’s Chris Jansing, characterized the court’s decision as “pure partisan ridiculous stuff.”
Kasich expressed concern about the partisan nature of the court, noting that it comprises all Democrats and suggesting that their decision to disqualify Trump sets a troubling precedent. He emphasized the potential consequences of such decisions, cautioning against a cycle of retaliatory actions between political parties. Kasich argued that the case is unlikely to hold up and questioned the wisdom of allowing partisans to determine who should be on the ballot.
Despite his disagreements with Trump’s policies, Kasich offered advice to Democrats, urging them to focus on figuring out how to beat Trump rather than resorting to legal challenges. He predicted the reaction of Trump supporters to the court’s decision, anticipating claims of “deep state” interference and the narrative that Trump is being unfairly prevented from competing.
In response to the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling, Trump took to his Truth Social platform, decrying “ELECTION INTERFERENCE!” and announcing his intention to appeal the decision. Kasich’s unexpected support for Trump in this instance underscores the complexity of political alliances and the diverse opinions within the Republican party regarding Trump’s influence.
