Trump argues First Amendment protects him from ‘insurrection’ cases aimed at keeping him off ballot

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump are arguing against an attempt to prevent him from appearing on the 2024 ballot under the “insurrection” clause of the Constitution, claiming it violates his freedom of speech. They argue that Trump’s actions were limited to speaking or refusing to speak, and that the clause does not apply to him as he did not directly engage in insurrection or rebellion.