Justice Samuel Alito, age 76, has stated in recent CBS News and Bloomberg interviews that he considered retiring at the end of the prior Supreme Court term but chose to continue, citing his ability to contribute, and plans to remain through the current term ending in June or July 2027. He indicated he will reassess retirement annually while explicitly ruling out a near-term departure even if Democrats gain Senate control in the November 2026 midterms, which could complicate any successor confirmation under President Trump. These comments follow earlier August statements confirming his intent to serve another term after an erroneous NPR retirement report. Market traders weigh the justice’s public signals against the political window for a Republican Senate to confirm a replacement and the absence of health or other triggers for an immediate announcement.