The paper will examine the fragility of the Rule of Law within present-day American politics, focusing on whether those in positions of power, particularly legislators and other elected officials, are truly held accountable under the same legal standards as ordinary citizens. It’ll begin with an overview of the Rule of Law and its foundational principles, then analyze how these ideals have been challenged in practice. The paper will highlight how systemic weaknesses allow politicians to evade consequences, ultimately revealing how the Rule of Law, despite being central to democracy, remains vulnerable to erosion when political power is placed above legal restraint.