**Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court’s oldest justice at 78 and its longest-serving member since 1991, has given no public or private indications of plans to retire.** Multiple reports from April 2026, citing sources close to the justice, stated he does not intend to step down this year, consistent with his past comments dismissing retirement rumors and interest in surpassing the record for longest tenure in May 2028. President Trump has publicly encouraged both Thomas and Justice Samuel Alito to remain on the bench. Alito, 76, recently confirmed in October interviews that he plans to serve through the current term ending next summer. Speculation has centered on the November 3, 2026 midterms and potential Senate shifts that could affect confirmation timing, yet the absence of announcements, health developments, or institutional pressure keeps near-term retirement probabilities low in trader assessments. Any announcement would resolve markets based on official statements from Thomas or his representatives.