King George III's uncontrollable bouts of madness, possibly bipolar disorder, were deeply influenced by his reading of "King Lear," leading to significant historical and constitutional implications.
The straitjacketing of King George in 1788 symbolized a crisis of governance, highlighting the contrasting relationship between a monarch and the newly established presidency in the U.S.
Hamilton argued that the U.S. president, unlike the British king, is accountable to the law, establishing a foundational difference in governance that challenged the legitimacy of monarchy.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor's dissent on Trump's immunity highlights a modern tension regarding presidential accountability, echoing Hamilton's fears of an executive akin to a king.
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