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Trump to Pursue Death Penalty for Violent Rapists, Murderers After Biden Commutes 37 Inmates on January 20

Dec 24, 2024, 04:44 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to direct the Justice Department to vigorously pursue the death penalty for violent offenders, including rapists and murderers, immediately upon his inauguration on January 20. This statement comes in response to President Biden's recent decision to commute the sentences of nearly all federal death row inmates, which included 37 individuals. Trump emphasized that his administration will focus on protecting American families and children from violent crime, declaring a commitment to restore law and order. He reiterated this pledge during his remarks on Truth Social, stating, "We will be a Nation of Law and Order again!"