You see, it depends on the circumstances whether staging a coup is an official act. I can't answer this hypo without knowing more facts -- is the president in question Republican?
- Trump's attorney
Your honor, in our timeline, Trump won the 2020 election, the rule of law doesn't apply to him, & Bork is the ultimate authority on all law, having successfully been appointed chief justice. Therefore, you should dismiss this case and crown my client the MAGA king of the universe.
- Trump's attorney