Trump leans in on a major 2026 issue: possibly replacing Justices Alito and Thomas
President Trump suggested that Justices Alito and Thomas should consider retiring to preserve a conservative majority for decades.
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Trump reveals he has multi-pick SCOTUS plan ready as retirement speculation heats up5 articles·5 sources·Avg cred 47/100
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President Trump is publicly encouraging Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas to retire during the 2026 Republican-led Senate to secure a conservative majority for decades, citing Ruth Bader Ginsburg's refusal to retire as a cautionary tale.
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