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Posted on 04/18/2026 4:01:39 AM PDT by DFG
Sources close to Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito confirm that he is not planning to retire this year. Sources close to Justice Clarence Thomas also tell CBS News that he does not plan to step down.
That indicates that this year, with the midterm elections on the horizon, President Trump will not be able to plan on an opportunity to make his fourth nomination to the Supreme Court.
Alito's plans were first reported by Fox News. Alito, who is 76, and Thomas, 77, are two of the core members of the court's conservative majority.
Speculation about possible retirements tends to arise as the court approaches the end of its term. Mr. Trump told Fox Business' Maria Bartiromo earlier this week that he's "prepared" to name two or three new justices if vacancies open up.
"In theory, it's two — you just read the statistics — it could be two, could be three, could be one," Mr. Trump said. "I don't know. I'm prepared to do it."
He added, "when you mention Alito, he is a great justice."
Alito has served on the high court since 2006 and Thomas since 1991.
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A seat on the court could come soon due to a vacancy by Ketanji Brown Jackson when she forgets how to breathe.
I’ve yet to be impressed with any of Trump’s USSC appointments. I doubt he is even acquainted with anyone of Thomas’ caliber.
Is there anyone out there of Thomas’s caliber? I have no idea.
I suspect they’re just waiting another year or so. I’m sure they understand the situation. January of 2028, they might both do the right thing.
Ouch
President Trump must secure those solid positions.
Ouch
President Trump must secure those solid positions.
Correction. I did not read that correct.
They are NOT retiring
See BS.
What they really need is a Sotomayor retirement.
That airhead Jackson Brown and Kagan will be there for a couple of more decades minimum. Appointing one more conservative would guarantee a conservative court for the foreseeable future.
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