Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreThinking about...The Pitchfork Ruling (audio)0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -10:52-10:52Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Thinking about...Subscribe to listenThe Pitchfork Ruling (audio)The trap the commentariat sets for the CourtTimothy SnyderJan 22, 2024∙ Paid56Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore122ShareThe Pitchfork RulingTimothy Snyder·January 1, 2024Donald Trump cannot be a candidate for any state or federal office in the United States of America. Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution makes this plain. No office-holding insurrectionist can return to office. The language is clear, and the facts of his case are not in dispute.Read full storyShareThinking about... is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SubscribeThis post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inThinking about...The words we need for the politics of today.The words we need for the politics of today.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeTimothy SnyderRecent EpisodesIs it a peace process? (short video)Mar 4 • Timothy SnyderThe Logic of Negotiation (video)Mar 3 • Timothy SnyderFive Failures in the Oval Office (video)Feb 28 • Timothy SnyderAffirmative Action for Dictators (audio and text)Feb 25 • Timothy SnyderThe Weak Strongman (audio and text)Feb 20 • Timothy SnyderCrossing a line (audio and text)Feb 19 • Timothy SnyderOf course it’s a coup (audio)Feb 9 • Timothy SnyderThe Logic of Destruction (audio)Feb 4 • Timothy Snyder