Trump can win, but can he run in Election 2024?

The Republican front runner’s widening lead over President Joe Biden may count for nothing if the US Supreme Court says he is unfit to stand for re-election.

The opinion of the Supreme Court will determine if Donald Trump can enter the 2024 presidential race, and will also offer American democracy a chance to redeem its reputation. PHOTO: NYTIMES
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WASHINGTON – Three years ago, regard for the United States and its political system took a big hit when images of thousands of Donald Trump supporters attacking the US Capitol flashed on TV screens around the world.

The violent attempt by supporters of the then President to prevent a joint session of Congress from certifying Mr Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election was thwarted, with the cost of five lives.

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