President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to instruct the Department of Justice to aggressively seek the death penalty once he takes office on January 20, aiming to protect American families from violent criminals. This statement follows outgoing President Joe Biden’s recent commutation of 37 death sentences to life imprisonment. Trump, a long-time supporter of capital punishment, expressed concerns over Biden’s actions, which could lead to a ‘wave of executions’ should he return to the presidency. The announcement highlights the ongoing national debate over the death penalty and criminal justice reform.