Trump's Supreme Court majority faces looming threat after Dem Senate takeover: 'Stuck'
Republicans' loss of the U.S. Senate in the midterm elections could have far-reaching consequences for President Donald Trump's judicial agenda, threatening his ability to reshape the federal courts and raising...
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Republicans' loss of the U.S. Senate in the midterm elections could have far-reaching consequences for President Donald Trump's judicial agenda, threatening his ability to reshape the federal courts and raising new questions about the future of the Supreme Court's 6-3 conservative majority. With Democrats set to take control of the Senate in January, Republicans face a shrinking window to confirm Trump's judicial nominees, while any future Supreme Court vacancy could leave the president dependent on Democratic support to install a replacement. "Lawless Lawfare" author Alex Swoyer told Fox News Digital, the election results could leave the court's oldest conservative justices with a difficult decision over when to retire. "It's likely the justices — mainly Justices Thomas and Alito — are stuck on the high court for at least six more years with Democrats taking control," Swoyer said. "Both in their late 70s, I could see why they may want to retire now, midterm." UNDER-THE-RADAR IMPLICATION OF DEM BLUE WAVE MEANS 'ZERO' CHANCE GOP ACCOMPLISHES CRITICAL GOAL, EXPERTS WARN Justice Clarence Thomas, 78, and Justice Samuel Alito, 76, are the court's two oldest conservatives, making their retirement decisions particularly consequential as Republicans prepare to lose control of the Senate. Alito, however, confirmed to Fox News on Thursday that he has no plans to retire and is committed to serving through at least the current Supreme Court term , with the justices expected to wrap up their major decisions in late June or early July. DEMS SEIZE THE SENATE AS BLUE TIDAL WAVE CRASHES DEEP INTO TRUMP COUNTRY, TOPPLES GOP STRONGHOLDS "While Senate Republicans were able to confirm Justice Barrett in a one month timeframe in 2020, I don't think this GOP Senate has that same work ethic or ability to push a nominee through ahead of January," Swoyer said. "I think conservatives would like to see them try; however, a judicial nominations expe…