ABC News - Trump vows to pursue executions for inmates after Biden commutes most federal death row sentences
President-elect Trump has criticized President Biden's decision to commute the death sentences of nearly all federal death row inmates, converting 37 death sentences to life imprisonment. This move aligns with Biden's administration's moratorium on federal executions, except in cases of terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder. Trump, however, has vowed to vigorously pursue the death penalty once in office, expressing strong opposition to Biden's actions. Additionally, Trump has nominated a former Miami-Dade commissioner as ambassador to Panama, amidst his criticisms of Panama's control over the Panama Canal. Meanwhile, President Biden has been active in signing various bills into law, including measures to combat child abuse and establish federal anti-hazing standards.
Key Points:
- Trump criticizes Biden's commutation of federal death sentences, promising to reinstate the death penalty.
- Biden's decision aligns with his administration's moratorium on federal executions, except for terrorism or hate crimes.
- Trump nominates a former Miami-Dade commissioner as ambassador to Panama, amidst tensions over the Panama Canal.
- Biden signs several bills into law, including measures against child abuse and anti-hazing standards.
- Biden vetoes legislation that would have expanded the Judiciary, denying Trump new judicial appointments.
Details:
1. Trump Criticizes Biden's Death Penalty Decision ⚖️
- President-elect Trump criticized President Biden's decision to commute the death sentences of nearly every inmate on federal death row.
- Biden's decision affected 37 death sentences, converting them to life sentences.
- This move aligns with Biden's administration's moratorium on federal executions, except in cases of terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder.
- Trump is promising action in response to Biden's decision.
2. Biden's Consistent Stance on Death Penalty 🕊️
2.1. Biden's Plans on Death Penalty
2.2. Criticism and Reactions to Biden's Stance
3. Trump's Reaction and Future Plans on Death Penalty 👥
3.1. Trump's Reaction to Biden's Death Penalty Moratorium
3.2. Trump's Future Plans Regarding the Death Penalty
4. Trump's Nomination for Ambassador to Panama 🇵🇦
4.1. Nomination Details and Political Strategy
4.2. Strategic Implications and Historical Context
5. Biden's Legislative Actions Over the Holidays 📜
- President Biden signed a variety of bills into law during the holiday season.
- One of the new laws officially designates the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States.
- A significant bill establishes the first federal anti-hazing standards aimed at reducing violence and deaths on college campuses.
- President Biden vetoed a Republican-led bill intended to expand the size of the Judiciary, preventing new judicial appointments by the previous administration.