Well, see, in a free country, "allowed" to run is a pretty slippery concept. You don't actually need anybody's permission.
Where Trump does need permission is to run as a Republican. I have no idea why the Republican National Committee hasn't just said, "not using our name". Maybe because that was part of the "promise you won't run as an independent" deal they made with Trump?
And what Trump does have (unfortunately) is a whole bunch of support from primary voters. I cannot fathom how that is possible, but apparently it is. On a more pragmatic view, that's why he's "allowed".
Where Trump does need permission is to run as a Republican. I have no idea why the Republican National Committee hasn't just said, "not using our name". Maybe because that was part of the "promise you won't run as an independent" deal they made with Trump?
And what Trump does have (unfortunately) is a whole bunch of support from primary voters. I cannot fathom how that is possible, but apparently it is. On a more pragmatic view, that's why he's "allowed".