U.S. President Donald Trump greets U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) during a visit to a Whataburger in Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S., February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
(Washington, DC) – President Donald Trump indicated he may consider adding Senator Ted Cruz to the U.S. Supreme Court if a vacancy were to arise, a comment that is already generating intense political reaction.
Speaking about potential future judicial appointments, Trump reportedly said Cruz — a Harvard Law graduate and former Supreme Court litigator — could be among those considered for a seat on the nation’s highest court.
Cruz, who currently serves as the junior U.S. senator from Texas, has long been viewed as one of the Senate’s most outspoken constitutional conservatives. Before entering politics, he clerked for former Chief Justice William Rehnquist and argued multiple cases before the Supreme Court.
Trump has already reshaped the Court significantly during his presidency, appointing three justices and solidifying a conservative majority. The possibility of adding Cruz — a sitting senator and former presidential candidate — would mark a rare move from the legislative branch directly to the bench.
The comment has sparked immediate debate online and across cable news, with supporters praising Cruz’s constitutional credentials and critics raising concerns about the politicization of the judiciary.
There is currently no official Supreme Court vacancy announcement tied to Trump’s remarks, and it remains unclear whether the statement reflects a formal shortlist or was made in response to a broader question about potential nominees.
Still, the suggestion alone underscores how central the Supreme Court remains in national political battles — and how future appointments could further shape the Court for decades to come.
