Trump Calls for the Death Penalty for Police Killers

• Trump Calls for the Death Penalty for Police Killers
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During a speech before a joint session of Congress, U.S. President Donald Trump urged lawmakers to approve a measure that would mandate the death penalty for individuals convicted of killing police officers.

The proposal is part of an executive order that Trump signed on January 20, the day of his inauguration for a second term.

«I have already signed an executive order requiring the mandatory death penalty for anyone who murders a police officer, and tonight, I ask Congress to pass this policy,» stated the president.
According to Trump, this initiative aims to «restore the death penalty and protect public safety.»

He emphasized the importance of implementing swift justice, citing recent cases in which law enforcement officers were murdered by repeat offenders with extensive criminal records.

Trump Calls for the Death Penalty for Police Killers

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Donald Trump stressed the urgency of removing violent criminals from the streets.

«To take these cold-blooded killers and repeat offenders off our streets, we must act quickly. We need to stop them,» he declared.

He also pointed out that many of these criminals have been arrested up to 28 times and are responsible for violent crimes, such as assaulting people on public transit or attacking pedestrians with baseball bats.

Donald Trump’s proposal comes at a time of ongoing debate in the U.S. regarding the death penalty, particularly its use in cases involving violent crimes.

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The measure has sparked controversy, with supporters arguing that drastic action is needed to protect law enforcement.

Meanwhile, critics oppose the death penalty, calling it ineffective and morally questionable.

Now, all eyes are on Congress to see how lawmakers will respond to Donald Trump’s call for action and whether this highly controversial policy will move forward.

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