Benched

[Dianne]

Removed from a game or removed from play; can be applied to any situation where one is not permitted to participate in an activity.
Derived from the sporting world where players often sit on a [bench] when not playing. A player can be benched for many reasons including but not limited to: playing or performing poorly or sucking, disobeying the [coach] or leader, unsportsmanlike [conduct], not following the game plan, showing up late, etc.

[Donald Trump]

a long, usually hard seat for two or more people, often found in public places: