Why are we, as Americans, allowing this?

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17. I assume you are referring to the 14th amendment.

Without a conviction for insurrection or seditious conspiracy, it’s highly unlikely that the disqualification clause of the 14th amendment would be enforceable against Trump. Even the most recent example, of Couy Griffin, required a conviction of a January 6 related crime before a judge would rule on disqualification.

Disqualification would have to come from the courts, as you know the current congress would never agree to disqualify him (and it’s not clear they have the authority to anyway). Any ruling from a lower court would surely be appealed.

I think the best, and most likely course of action is for Trump to be convicted of a serious felony and incarcerated. Even if he wasn’t convicted until after the 2024 election, the indictment and trial would hopefully (and have to) be enough to drive turnout and lead to his defeat.