With just five days remaining before the presidential election, Donald Trump is escalating his attacks against Hillary Clinton, declaring that his Democratic opponent should not even be permitted to run for president.
Speaking at campaign rallies in North Carolina on Thursday, Trump accused Clinton of criminal wrongdoing related to her use of a private email server while serving as secretary of state.
"She has no right to be running, you know that. No right," Trump told supporters.
The Republican nominee also warned that electing Clinton could trigger a constitutional crisis, suggesting her administration would be consumed by criminal investigations and potentially face prosecution.
His remarks come amid renewed controversy surrounding an FBI investigation that was closed earlier this year without criminal charges.
FBI Announcement Fuels Trump's Attacks
On October 28, FBI Director James Comey informed Congress that investigators had discovered additional emails potentially relevant to the Clinton email investigation.
The messages were found during a separate investigation involving former Congressman Anthony Weiner, whose estranged wife, Huma Abedin, is a longtime Clinton aide.
Comey's announcement immediately became a central issue in the presidential campaign, although the FBI has not determined whether the newly discovered emails contain significant new information.
In July, Comey criticized Clinton and her aides for being extremely careless in their handling of sensitive government information. However, the FBI concluded that criminal charges were not warranted, and the Justice Department declined to prosecute.
Despite that finding, Trump has repeatedly accused Clinton of criminal conduct, portraying the latest FBI review as proof of wrongdoing even though investigators have announced no such conclusion.
At his rallies, supporters continue to chant "Lock her up," reflecting the campaign's focus on allegations against the Democratic nominee.
Trump Warns of Constitutional Crisis
Trump argues that a Clinton presidency would leave Washington paralyzed by investigations, claiming she could face years of legal scrutiny while occupying the White House.
However, no criminal charges have been filed against Clinton, and the FBI has not announced evidence establishing that she committed a prosecutable offense.
Trump's assertion that Clinton has no right to run also has no established constitutional basis. The Constitution sets specific eligibility requirements for presidential candidates, and being investigated by federal authorities does not automatically disqualify someone from seeking office.
Clinton has acknowledged that using a private email server was a mistake but maintains that she did not knowingly mishandle classified information.
Her campaign has criticized Comey's decision to announce the renewed review so close to Election Day, arguing that the disclosure has generated speculation without providing meaningful details.
Election Day Approaches
Both campaigns are concentrating on battleground states, including North Carolina, as voters prepare for the November 8 election.
Trump is making Clinton's emails and questions about her trustworthiness central to his closing argument, while Clinton is emphasizing Trump's temperament and qualifications for the presidency.
With millions of Americans already voting, the FBI's unresolved review has introduced additional uncertainty into the final days of an increasingly contentious campaign.
For now, Clinton remains an eligible presidential candidate who has not been charged with a crime, despite Trump's repeated declarations that she should not be allowed to run.