Trump Says He’s ‘Prepared’ To Replace Alito Amid Retirement Rumors

He does what’s right for the country

He does what’s right for the country

“Justice Alito is an unbelievable justice, and a brilliant justice, and he gets the country,” Trump told Bartiromo. “He does what’s right for the country. It’s the law, and he goes by it as much as anybody, but he gets to the point. That’s good for our country. So … one way you should be, ‘Oh, I’m thrilled,’ but he’s so good.”

Rumors about Alito, 76, potentially retiring have been circulating due to his age, his two-decade tenure on the bench, and speculation that he may wish to ensure a conservative successor is confirmed by the current Republican-led Senate.

The rumors intensified when it was disclosed that Alito had been treated for dehydration after falling ill at a Federalist Society dinner last month

The rumors intensified when it was disclosed that Alito had been treated for dehydration after falling ill at a Federalist Society dinner last month. A Supreme Court spokesperson clarified at that time that the justice was “thoroughly checked” and returned to the bench the following Monday.

Alito reported feeling lightheaded, prompting his security detail to recommend a hospital visit