Donald Trump has executed more Americans than all states combined, report finds

The execution spree was a first in US history and stands contrary to the declining trend in death penalty practicesOpinion: Trump is on a literal killing spreeDonald Trump has added a morbid new distinction to his presidency – for the first time in US history, the federal government has in one year executed more American civilians than all the states combined. Related: 'Abolish the death penalty': Brandon Bernard execution prompts wave of anger Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/dec/15/trump-administration-us-death-penalty-executions #trump_administration #us_justice_system #us_prisons #law_(us) #donald_trump #us_politics #us_news