A conservative plan for Donald Trump‘s potential second term, outlined in the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, calls for the swift execution of all 40 individuals on federal death row.
This plan, authored by former Trump Department of Justice official Gene Hamilton, urges Trump to continue the historic federal execution spree that took place during his first term, where 13 people were executed in his final six months.
Hamilton argues that executing those on death row is necessary for deterrence despite studies consistently showing no relationship between the death penalty and deterring violent crime.
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Trump has already expressed support for expanding the death penalty, including applying it to drug crimes and human trafficking. He has also suggested executing individuals who leak embarrassing stories about him.
If implemented, this plan would continue Trump’s legacy of capital punishment and potentially lead to the execution of dozens of people. Advocates have warned against embracing such a policy, citing the lack of evidence supporting its effectiveness in deterring crime.
Trump’s promises of mass deportations, sending special forces into Mexico to assassinate drug cartel leaders, and his general disregard for human rights and due process raise concerns about the potential consequences of such a plan. Trump’s willingness to embrace extreme right-wing policies in his second term is alarming and deserves scrutiny.
