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Trump’s legal team is quietly prepping a list of Supreme Court nominees—ready to move fast if any seat opens up, even without an immediate vacancy. The plan centers on constitutional conservatives, many already serving on federal appeals courts. The whole buzz started with a retracted NPR report falsely claiming Justice Alito’s retirement, which Trump used to underscore his preparedness—and his admiration for Alito, whom he says he’d love to replace with a “younger version” of. With up to three potential vacancies looming, the White House is positioning itself for swift action, though political winds could complicate confirmations after the next midterms.

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