Trump Taps Big-Name Republican Lawyer for Colorado Ballot Battle

Former President Donald Trump has turned to a prominent Texas lawyer, Johnathan Mitchell, to spearhead his legal fight against a Colorado court ruling that barred his name from appearing on the state's presidential primary ballot. This high-profile hire signals a strategic shift in Trump's legal team as he navigates the complex and ever-evolving landscape of post-presidency elections.

Mitchell's credentials boast an impressive legal and academic background. A former Solicitor General of Texas and professor at the prestigious University of Texas School of Law, he is known for his conservative leanings and expertise in constitutional. . .