Trump v. Cook · ¶130

The Court rightly does not accept Cook’s claim that the President lacked “cause” to remove her. The Court opines that “cause” means a “‘substantial, reasonable, and just’” reason, or a “‘disqualification’ akin to ‘inefficiency’ or ‘incompetency.’” Ante, at 13. Given the presumption of regularity, the accusation of mortgage fraud—a financial crime punishable by up to 30 years in prison—satisfies that standard. The Court does not hold otherwise.

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