Donald Trump has introduced his intention to hunt the demise 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 introduced his intention to “vigorously” pursue the demise penalty for violent crimes. He plans to revive this observe, because it was throughout his first time period in workplace. This was reported by The Guardian, in accordance with UNN.

Particulars

His remark got here the day after present US President Joe Biden commuted the demise sentences of most federal prisoners sentenced to capital punishment.

“As quickly as I take workplace, I’ll direct the Division of Justice to vigorously pursue the demise penalty to guard American households and youngsters from violent rapists, murderers, and monsters. We are going to as soon as once more be a rustic of legislation and order,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Reality Social.

As The Guardian notes, the newly elected president won’t be able to reverse Biden's choice, which involved 37 federal prisoners sentenced to demise. In his assertion, the present head of state emphasised that he “condemns these murderers, grieves for the victims of their heinous crimes, and sympathizes with all of the households who’ve suffered an unimaginable and irreparable loss.

Opponents of the demise penalty welcomed Biden's choice, whereas a part of society criticized the transfer.

Recall

Throughout a speech in Florida, Donald Trump declared his victory and made a variety of high-profile statements. He promised to cease wars, shut the borders, lower taxes, and make the army stronger.