During a recent Supreme Court hearing, Justice Elena Kagan referenced the framers of the US Constitution, highlighting their intention to prevent a monarchy-like rule in the country. Kagan emphasized that the framers sought to establish a system where the president was not above the law, in contrast to a monarch who claimed such authority.
The discussion arose in the context of questioning President Trump's attorney about potential criminal liability for certain actions. Justices on the bench probed the attorney on the extent to which the president could be held accountable for his conduct.
