The rule of law prevails

But Neal Katyal, a prominent lawyer who has argued cases before the top court, predicted on X (formerly Twitter) that it will not take up the case.

“Trump’s argument is so weak and the Court of Appeals decision so thorough and well done, I can see SCOTUS voting not to hear it,” he wrote.

Legal analysts said the methodical nature of the appeals ruling, laid out over 57 pages that are dense with court citations and historical references, sent a clear message.

“What the Court of Appeals said, very politely and very dryly, is ‘You’re not even close, Trump’. None of these arguments pass the laugh test,” Patrick Cotter, a former federal prosecutor, told BBC News.

I can already smell Trump squirming.