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- U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed support for Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, hoping they do not retire before the midterm elections.
- Alito, 75, reportedly has no intention of stepping down and says he does not consider political factors in his decision.
- Thomas, 77, has faced calls for resignation from some Democrats over January 6 Capitol riot, and Court has yet to rule on cases affecting presidential power.
