Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court’s most senior justice at age 78, has given no public or private indication of plans to step down, with sources close to him confirming in April 2026 that retirement is not expected this year or in the immediate term. He has previously expressed interest in serving into the 2030s, consistent with his tenure since 1991 and patterns among justices who remain active into their late seventies or beyond. President Trump has publicly favored Thomas and Justice Alito continuing on the bench rather than creating vacancies during the current term. No health developments, ethics controversies, or institutional pressures have altered this outlook, and the court’s new term beginning in October offers no scheduled events tied to retirement timing. Trader consensus on near-term announcement markets reflects these structural and personal factors, with resolution dependent solely on an official statement from Thomas or his representatives.