Controversy
Status:Open
Will Trump Make the Death Penalty Legal in Washington DC?
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Claims
Donald Trump"If somebody kills somebody in the capital — Washington, D.C. — we're going to be seeking the death penalty."Sep 07, 2025
Donald Trump"I am hereby calling for the death penalty for any migrant that kills an American citizen or a law enforcement officer."Sep 07, 2025
Donald Trump"We're going to be asking everyone who sells drugs, gets caught selling drugs, to receive the death penalty for their heinous acts."May 11, 2023
Pam Bondi"I signed a death warrant yesterday on a case. So we are seeking the death penalty again."Sep 07, 2025
Ruth FriedmanTrump "will reverse the changes this [Biden's] administration has made [on the death penalty]."Nov 09, 2024
Donald Trump"As soon as I am inaugurated, I will direct the Justice Department to vigorously pursue the death penalty to protect American families and children from violent rapists, murderers, and monsters."Sep 07, 2025
Ron S. Friedman"Not before he is investigated, and reveals the names of those who incited him, and their financiers."Sep 07, 2025
Yasmin Cader"We're going to fight this tooth and nail [Trump's attempt to expand the federal death penalty], and we're going to seek to uphold the constitutional principles that do not call for this expansion."Nov 09, 2024