The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to strike down a controversial ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court that sought to disqualify former President Donald Trump from appearing on the 2024 election ballot.

The nation's highest court heard arguments on Thursday, with several justices expressing skepticism over the Colorado ruling. The Colorado Supreme Court had ruled that Trump was ineligible to run for office due to incitement of insurrection under the 14th Amendment.

Chief Justice John Roberts hinted at the potential consequences of granting states control over candidates for federal elections. The majority of the high court's justices were also concerned that allowing Colorado to remove Trump from its ballot could cause chaos in the electoral process.

Trump's legal team has argued that the 14th Amendment clause invoked by Colorado does not apply to presidents⁵. The Supreme Court seems likely to agree with this argument, signaling a potential victory for Trump.

The decision from the Supreme Court could have a seismic impact on the 2024 elections⁷. The court's ruling is expected to be issued at a later date, which will provide final clarity on Trump's eligibility for the upcoming presidential race.