Key Facts

• Justice Samuel Alito is 76 years old.
• He confirmed he is staying on the Supreme Court for another term.
• Rumors about his retirement began after a false news story was published.
• The false report was quickly retracted by the news outlet and the court.
• If Alito had retired, President Donald Trump would have had the chance to appoint a new justice.
• In an interview, Alito said he decides cases based on his own judgment, not political influence.
• He noted that his decisions sometimes align with President Trump’s views and sometimes do not.
• Alito spoke during a rare interview held in his Supreme Court chambers.