Justice Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court’s senior associate justice at age 78, has given no public or private indication of plans to retire, with sources confirming in April 2026 that he does not expect to step down this year or in the immediate term. He has previously signaled interest in serving well into the 2030s, aligning with patterns among long-tenured justices. President Trump has publicly favored Thomas and Justice Samuel Alito remaining on the bench to avoid new vacancies ahead of midterms and future confirmation fights. Thomas’s recent participation in oral arguments, including his first question in years during August 2026 proceedings, underscores his continued engagement. These factors shape trader consensus reflected in low probabilities for a retirement announcement by late 2026, though any shift in health, Senate control, or personal statements could alter timelines.