Is This a Sign a Supreme Court Vacancy Is Coming Soon?
Speculation about a potential Supreme Court vacancy has intensified following President Trump's return to office. While Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito are not expected to retire this year, many conservative appellate judges are positioning themselves for a possible nomination. Legal experts suggest that these judges are deliberately crafting opinions to attract Trump's attention ahead of the next vacancy.
- ▪Speculation about a Supreme Court vacancy has been prevalent since Trump returned to office.
- ▪Conservative appellate judges are issuing opinions that appear to be auditions for the Supreme Court.
- ▪Legal scholars believe these judges are intentionally aligning their rulings with Trump's priorities.
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Is This a Sign a Supreme Court Vacancy Is Coming Soon? Matt Margolis | 9:45 AM on June 03, 2026 AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File Speculation about a Supreme Court vacancy has been running hot pretty much since Trump returned to office. With midterm elections this fall potentially reshaping President Donald Trump's grip on the judiciary, much of the chatter has centered on Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. However, sources close to both say neither has plans to retire this year. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); Allegedly.Here’s the thing: Supreme Court justices rarely telegraph a retirement months in advance.
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