Trump can’t reverse commutations of 37 people but says US will be ‘Nation of Law and Order’ when he is inauguratedDonald Trump has said he will direct the justice department to “vigorously” pursue the death penalty for the perpetrators of violent crimes, one day after Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of most prisoners on the federal government’s death row.In a post on Truth Social, the president-elect said as soon as he is inaugurated next month, he “will direct the Justice Department to vigorously pursue the death penalty to protect American families and children from violent rapists, murderers, and monsters”. Continue reading...
The main conceptual idea of the article is that Donald Trump plans to take a hard stance on crime and punishment if he is re-elected, vowing to "vigorously" pursue the death penalty for violent criminals. This stance is in direct contrast to President Biden's recent action of commuting the sentences of most federal prisoners on death row. The article highlights the political divide surrounding the death penalty, with opponents praising Biden's decision and others criticizing Trump's promise.
