Illinois judge kicks Trump off primary ballot

An Illinois judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump should be kicked off the state’s Republican primary ballot due to issues with the signatures submitted on his petition for candidacy.

The ruling comes after a challenge was brought against Trump’s candidacy, alleging that many of the signatures on his petition were fraudulent or improperly obtained. The judge found that a significant number of the signatures did not meet the requirements for valid signatures, leading to the decision to remove Trump from the ballot.

This decision could have significant implications for Trump’s potential run in the 2024 election, as being removed from the primary ballot in Illinois could impact his ability to secure the Republican nomination.

Trump’s legal team has vowed to appeal the decision, but for now, it appears that his name will not appear on the primary ballot in Illinois.