Donald Trump plans to bring back the death penalty in the United States
Kyiv • UNN
Donald Trump has announced his intention to seek the death penalty for violent criminals after being elected president. This comes after Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal prisoners.
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to “vigorously” pursue the death penalty for violent crimes. He plans to restore this practice, as it was during his first term in office. This was reported by The Guardian, according to UNN.
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His comment came the day after current US President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of most federal prisoners sentenced to capital punishment.
“As soon as I take office, I will direct the Department of Justice to vigorously pursue the death penalty to protect American families and children from violent rapists, murderers, and monsters. We will once again be a country of law and order,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.
As The Guardian notes, the newly elected president will not be able to reverse Biden's decision, which concerned 37 federal prisoners sentenced to death. In his statement, the current head of state emphasized that he “condemns these murderers, grieves for the victims of their heinous crimes, and sympathizes with all the families who have suffered an incredible and irreparable loss.
Opponents of the death penalty welcomed Biden's decision, while part of society criticized the move.
Recall
During a speech in Florida, Donald Trump declared his victory and made a number of high-profile statements. He promised to stop wars, close the borders, cut taxes, and make the military stronger.
