Justice Alito Gains New Prominence at 76 as Trump Praises His Pro-Policy Stance

1 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Oct 9

Samuel Alito, 76, has moved into a more prominent role on the Supreme Court as a leading judicial defender of President Donald Trump’s policies.
Trump’s unusually warm praise for Alito stands out because he has often sharply criticized the court, including the three justices he appointed.
A new book and growing retirement speculation have intensified attention on Alito, who had often operated in the shadow of other conservative justices.
That mix of political backing and succession buzz has put Alito at the center of the court’s conservative wing and its relationship with the White House.