Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court’s most senior justice at age 78, has given no public or private signals of plans to retire, with sources close to him confirming in April 2026 that he does not intend to step down this year or in the near term. He has previously indicated interest in serving into the 2030s, aligning with patterns of extended tenure among justices and his approach toward the record for longest service, which he could claim in 2028. President Trump has expressed preference for Thomas and Justice Alito to remain on the bench rather than create vacancies during the current term. No reported health concerns, institutional pressures, or confirmation processes have emerged to shift this outlook, keeping any announcement timing uncertain absent new developments before the Court’s next term or major political events.