Trump, 79, Calls for Supreme Court Justices Alito and Thomas to Retire

Donald Trump has publicly floated the prospect of reshaping the Supreme Court again.

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He told Fox Business that he has a shortlist of people to nominate should there be a vacancy.

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It could be two, could be three, could be one.

He praised Alito as one of the greatest justices of all time.

Trump invoked Ruth Bader Ginsburg, saying she could not do it and she really hurt herself within the Democrat Party.

The president’s remarks come amid speculation about the futures of justices Alito and Thomas.

Speculation about a Supreme Court vacancy emerged after Alito was hospitalized.

Trump described Alito as being in very good physical health.

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Justice Clarence Thomas has served nearly 35 years, making him the second-longest serving justice in history.

The timing of a justice's retirement has become an important factor alongside age and health.

Trump has reportedly been interested in naming Sen. Ted Cruz to the court.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the GOP would be prepared to confirm a vacancy.

Trump's comments revive debate over the political consequences of late-term judicial retirements.

“Donald Trump has floated the prospect of reshaping the Supreme Court again, suggesting that some of its most senior conservative justices should step aside because of their age”

The Daily Beast

The Supreme Court has redefined American life in profound ways since Trump appointed three justices.

The Guardian reported that European fashion retailers are facing fresh questions over supply chain oversight after a fire at a factory that supplied them killed at least 33 garment workers in Bangladesh.

The Clean Clothes Campaign called the audit system fundamentally broken.