Donald Trump’s return to power is creating a reality television-like competition for attention among a group of black-robed candidates – some of whom may hope to one day wind up on the Supreme Court.
Several possible contenders for one of the coveted nine seats on the high court have been burnishing their conservative bona fides in public statements, combative court opinions and public champagne toasts – an effort that could prove useful if an opening materializes during Trump’s second term in office.
Retirement speculation has centered on two of the court’s stalwart and veteran conservatives, Justice Clarence Thomas, 76, and Justice Samuel Alito, 74. People close to Alito recently told the Wall Street Journal he has no plans to step down. Multiple sources told CNN that Trump’s transition is not actively vetting candidates for the Supreme Court, though they stressed that could change quickly. CNN has reached out to Oldham, Ho and Thapar for comment.
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