(VitalNews.org) – In response to Joe Biden’s shocking decision to commute death sentences for 37 violent criminals, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to reinstate federal executions for “murderers and monsters.”
Biden outraged both conservatives and victims’ families after commuting the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates to life in prison without parole.
Biden’s decision was made just days before leaving office, aligning with his moratorium on federal executions and his campaign promise to abolish the federal death penalty.
Trump wasted no time in condemning Biden’s action, promising to reinstate and actively pursue federal executions once he assumes office.
The president-elect’s criticism of Biden’s decision was swift and unequivocal.
He blasted the move as senseless and disrespectful to the families of victims, highlighting the cases of Jorge Avila Torrez and Thomas Steven Sanders, whose sentences were among those Biden commuted.
“Joe Biden just commuted the Death Sentence on 37 of the worst killers in our Country. When you hear the acts of each, you won’t believe that he did this. Makes no sense. Relatives and friends are further devastated. They can’t believe this is happening!” Trump posted.
While Biden emphasizes his opposition to the death penalty by citing his conscience and experience in public service, Trump plans to target “ra***ts, murderers, and monsters” with capital punishment.
Trump’s promise to bring back federal executions is not just political messaging.
During his first term, he resumed federal executions after a 17-year hiatus and oversaw the execution of 13 federal prisoners.
The stark contrast between Trump and Biden on this issue could not be clearer.
Critics argue that Biden’s move undermines justice and prioritizes criminal leniency over the rights of victims and their families.
As Trump prepares to take office, there is speculation that his administration may attempt to take over state murder cases, especially from states that have abolished the death penalty.
This development could significantly expand federal jurisdiction in capital cases, ensuring that justice is served even when liberal state governments refuse to do so.
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