Trump Says He Will Pursue Death Penalty for Violent Offenders

President-elect Donald Trump says he will direct the Justice Department to “vigorously pursue the death penalty to protect American families and children from violent rapists, murderers, and monsters,” according to a post on Truth Social.

• NOTE: Biden Commutes 37 Death Sentences in Use of Pardon Power

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