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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Speculation is growing over whether Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito could retire, fueled by career milestones and an upcoming book.

A retirement by Alito, the court's second-oldest justice, would give President Donald Trump a chance to nominate a fourth member of Supreme Court, potentially shaping the court's conservative majority for decades.

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Why not?

He seems to have grifted all he needs from his tenure.

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-18 09:43 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

more at the thread link

there's also a video detailing possible stock scandal implications with a new rule... only Alito and the Chief Justice own stocks, so.

www.youtube.com

#2 | Posted by Corky at 2026-02-18 09:45 PM | Reply

If he waits until after the midterms, and Dems win the Senate, I expect they would hold the seat up until Dotard is out of office. Pull a McConnell on them, maybe Judge Keg dies in a drunk driving crash and Thomas is indicted at the Haig for raping a five year old on Trumpstein Island. That would give the next Dem POTUS three picks and balance this insane court.

#3 | Posted by _Gunslinger_ at 2026-02-18 09:56 PM | Reply

Reminds me of ...

drudge.com

a.k.a., leaving early because of politics.

#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-18 10:54 PM | Reply

USDJ Aileen Cannon worked hard protecting Dummkopf Trumpf. "Her Horror" wants to be considered for the unelected overpaid corrupt politburo which for decades has been making life miserable for everyday Americans while meting out gross miscarriages of justice: media.cnn.com

#5 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-02-19 04:51 AM | Reply

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