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A US president cannot hold two government positions at the same time, nor can any other federal government official. Only one former US President has gone on to serve on the Supreme Court: William Howard Taft was Chief Justice from 1921-1930.

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The President does not have the power to dismiss Supreme Court Justices.

Jefferson attempted in 1805 to secure the impeachment and removal of Justice Samuel Chase, but without success.

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Yes, but only "by and with the Advise and Consent of the Senate".

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