Critics were quick to point out that “crazy criminal activity” is exactly what Trump is accused of ― and in one case, already convicted of, as he was found guilty in the Stormy Daniels hush money trial.

Listen, man. Plenty of us are inclined towards a life of crime. Not all of us have a gerrymandered congressional district or a Supreme Court in our pocket to help us out.

Chief Justice John Roberts slipped the allowance into his majority opinion, as the justices ruled 6–3 in Trump’s favor along ideological lines. In a quiet sentence, Roberts argued that the fresh take on the executive branch relationship would help the president carry out his constitutional duties.