Republican Congressmen Introduce Bill Declaring That Trump ‘Did Not Engage In Insurrection Or Rebellion’

In a show of support for former President Donald Trump, Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) and Elise Stefanik (R-New York) unveiled a concise resolution on Tuesday, declaring that Trump “did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States.”

The one-page resolution, which boasted over 60 co-sponsors from the GOP, emerges amidst efforts by various groups across the nation who seek to disqualify Trump from the 2024 presidential election ballots.

These groups argue that Trump’s involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack constituted an insurrection, invoking the language of the 14th Amendment, which disqualifies individuals who have engaged in such acts from holding office.

In December, the Colorado Supreme Court excluded Trump from the Republican Party ballot in the state. This decision will now be reviewed by the Supreme Court.

Gaetz referenced this case during a press conference, accompanied by over 10 co-sponsors.

“We are here today to authoritatively express that President Trump did not commit an insurrection, and we believe Congress has a unique role in making that declaration… It’s not the job of the states and especially not the job of some bureaucrats in Colorado to make this assessment and interfere with the right of voters to cast their vote for the candidate of their choice.”

Stefanik added, “As President Donald Trump continues to dominate in the polls, extreme Democrats will stop at nothing in attempt to prevent President Donald Trump from returning to the White House.”

The nonbinding resolution aims to affirm “the sense of the House of Representatives” that Trump “did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or give aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.”

In addition to Colorado, Trump has faced disqualification from the ballot in Maine. However, the implementation of this decision has been suspended until the Supreme Court rules on the issue. Trump’s candidacy has been challenged in at least 35 states.