Given the fact that the F-22’s tooling is still intact, it would not be impossible for the next presidential candidate that actually has a brain to arrange a contract with Lockheed to reinstall the tooling for a production restart.
If this is a likely scenario, this new contract should be based on the construction of a more updated and advanced Raptor, an F-22C. Since the F-35 has been noted as a great leap forward in technology, some of its avionics (that work) can be installed in the Raptor as well as an advanced fire control system (JHMCS for off boresight engagement), and a variety of other tidbits to maintain the bird’s supremacy for decades to come.
JHMCS actually isn’t that hard of an upgrade. The all aspect EO/IR, targeting system, and ability to carry 2x2k lbs J-weapons will be a tougher upgrade to fit on an F-22
If you want your answer just look at how the F-35 program was structured: B (Marines/RN) first, A (USAF/Export) second & C (Navy) last. The only way to guarantee that the Marines & Royal Navy would get their Harrier successor was to put them at the front of the line. But of corse STOVL is a difficult enginnering task with compromises galore.
Next is the USAF. They have the biggest buy, so they are footing the bill.
Last is the Navy. Their E/F Hornets gave them the least urgency.
So what killed the F-22? The F-35 did. And Lockheed-Martin let it happen.