Ted Cruz Odds of Becoming Supreme Court Justice as He Reveals Trump Chat
Summary
Senator Ted Cruz revealed that President Donald Trump asked him three times during his first term to join the Supreme Court, but Cruz declined each time. Currently, the chance of Cruz becoming the next Supreme Court justice is low, with most speculation focused on whether Justices Clarence Thomas or Samuel Alito will retire soon.Key Facts
- Ted Cruz said he declined three Supreme Court vacancy offers from President Trump during Trump’s first term.
- A betting site, Kalshi, currently gives Cruz a 9% chance of becoming the next Supreme Court justice.
- President Trump mentioned Cruz as a potential Supreme Court nominee in a January speech, praising him as a “brilliant man.”
- Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley has suggested Cruz or Senator Mike Lee as replacements if Justice Alito retires.
- No Supreme Court justice has announced retirement, but speculation exists about Justices Alito (age 76) and Thomas (age 77).
- Justice Alito was treated for dehydration in Philadelphia but returned to work promptly, with no clear retirement plans.
- Alito’s upcoming book release in October has led to speculation that he might retire around that time.
- Judge Andrew Oldham, a Trump-appointed appeals court judge, currently has the highest odds (20%) of becoming the next Supreme Court justice.
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