Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) is under scrutiny after a video emerged in which he appears to suggest that Congress could disqualify President Donald Trump if he wins the 2024 election, potentially leading to civil unrest. Raskin made these remarks during a voter rights discussion hosted by a left-wing professor, referencing the Fourteenth Amendment as a basis for disqualification.
Raskin’s comments came after the Supreme Court ruled against Colorado’s attempt to use the Fourteenth Amendment to disqualify Trump, leaving Congress with the authority to act. In the video, Raskin states, “They want to kick it to Congress, so it’s going to be up to us on January 6th, 2025, to tell the rampaging Trump mobs that he’s disqualified, and then we need bodyguards for everybody and civil conditions.”
The video, originally posted on YouTube, appears authentic, with perfect lip-syncing and additional context provided at the end of the clip. Republican congressmen, including Chip Roy, have responded to the video, amplifying its reach.
Raskin’s remarks have been met with significant backlash, with critics arguing that his rhetoric is dangerous and could exacerbate political tensions. His description of Trump supporters as “rampaging mobs” and the implication of civil unrest if Trump is disqualified have raised alarm.
As the 2024 election draws nearer, Raskin’s statements are likely to fuel ongoing debates about election integrity, the power of Congress and the potential consequences of disqualifying a candidate based on constitutional provisions.
