In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of former President Donald Trump, stating that there are no legal impediments to his candidacy in the upcoming presidential election. The ruling, announced on Monday local time, overturns a previous disqualification by the Colorado Supreme Court stemming from Trump's alleged involvement in the Capitol Hill riots of January 6, 2021.

The Colorado Supreme Court's decision to disqualify Trump from the state's Republican primary was deemed illegal by the federal judiciary. The unanimous verdict asserted that no state has the authority, according to the constitution, to bar an individual from running for federal office.

The controversy arose from the interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment to the State Constitution, which grants states the power to disqualify individuals from public office if they incite or support rebellion against the state. However, the Federal Supreme Court clarified that only Congress holds the authority to enforce this provision, rendering state-level disqualifications invalid.

Reacting to the ruling, Donald Trump hailed the decision as a victory for America. Taking to his social media platform Truth Social, Trump expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, stating, "This is a great victory for America."