Donald Trump already won the only Supreme Court fight that mattered

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump could not be removed from the ballot in Colorado or any other state, a victory for Trump in his long-running legal battle over the 2020 election. The decision was a blow to a group of Colorado voters who had sued to have Trump removed from the ballot, arguing that he was ineligible to run for office again because he had incited the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The Supreme Court’s decision is a major victory for Trump, who has been fighting to stay on the ballot in several states. It also sets the stage for a potential showdown between Trump and the Justice Department, which is investigating his role in the Jan. 6 attack.