Editorial: The New York Times

• During Donald Trump's Jan. 6 immunity case before the Supreme Court, the question of whether the president is or isn't a monarch and whether he should be above the law was raised.
• The attitudes of the far-right justices suggested a lack of interest in the case, focusing more on the possibility that prosecuting Mr. Trump could spur future malicious prosecutions of former presidents.
• Mr. Trump's refusal to accept his defeat in more than 60 lawsuits has led to the current case.
• Mr. Trump's lawyers argue that he would be immune from prosecution for ordering SEAL Team Six to assassinate one of his political rivals.
• If Trump wins the election, he could shut down the prosecution and implement his extreme version of executive immunity.

Conclusion: The future looks bleak if the court prolongs the case, leading to a president who can really commit crimes in broad daylight and get away with it.

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