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At the heart of the discussion is Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which disqualifies anyone who has engaged in insurrection from holding office. The argument posits that because Trump has been labeled both an "avowed" and "adjudicated" insurrectionist by various entities—as a result of the events surrounding January 6, 2021—he should not be allowed to take the oath of office.
According to constitutional interpretation, a public official who swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution and subsequently participates in acts of insurrection can be disqualified from holding office. The paths to restoring such eligibility are stringent, requiring a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.