• Investing
  • Stock
Round Table Thoughts
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Home Economy Biden running out of time to fulfill 2020 campaign pledge to abolish federal death penalty
Economy

Biden running out of time to fulfill 2020 campaign pledge to abolish federal death penalty

by February 28, 2024
by February 28, 2024 0 comment
Share
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsapp

President Biden is running out of time to fulfill his 2020 presidential campaign promise to abolish the death penalty, leaving an opening for his opposition to capitalize on the issue.

During Biden’s 2020 campaign, he vowed to end the federal death penalty and, after taking office three years ago, his incoming administration considered several possible options to do so.

However, none came to fruition, and there are about eight months until the November election.

While Biden has yet to act on capital punishment, former President Trump has taken the issue on the campaign trail with him, vowing to extend the penalty to drug dealers.

In January 2021, Biden initially considered an executive order, people familiar with the matter told the Associated Press, but the White House did not issue one.

It also did not push Congress for legislation barring it.

Six months into the administration, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a moratorium on federal capital punishment to study it further. The narrow action has meant there have been no federal executions under Biden, but it simply put the death penalty on a temporary hold.

A White House spokesperson told Fox News Digital that Biden remains concerned about how federal executions are applied.

‘The President has long talked about his concerns about how the death penalty is applied and whether it is consistent with the values fundamental to our sense of justice and fairness,’ said White House assistant press secretary Robyn Patterson. ‘He supports the attorney general’s decision to issue a moratorium on federal executions while the Department of Justice conducts a comprehensive review of the practice.’

The hold has been apparently lifted as the Justice Department has pushed for the death penalty against the suspects charged in the Pittsburgh and Buffalo, New York, mass shootings — Payton Gendron, who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo’s Tops supermarket in 2022, and Robert Bowers, who killed 11 congregants at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue in 2018.

Biden is the first president to openly oppose capital punishment, and his 2020 campaign website declared that he would ‘work to pass legislation to eliminate the death penalty at the federal level, and incentivize states to follow the federal government’s example.’

Similar language does not appear on his website this year.

Whether Biden intends to act on the death penalty before November is not immediately clear, although such action is not usually pursued in an election year. Additionally, Biden does not discuss the death penalty much today.

Some Biden supporters have been left frustrated as the president has been empty-handed on executions.

Conversely, Trump has consistently vowed in campaign speeches across the country to implement capital punishment against those who sell or transport deadly fentanyl as part of his national crackdown on crime.

‘It’s always been used as a political talking point. It has for centuries, and it probably always will be,’ said Robin Maher, executive director of the nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center. ‘But I think the American public is seeing through that now and is really looking for more serious answers to these very serious problems in our communities.’

According to Gallup, support for the death penalty has continued to fall over the last 30 years.

In 1994, 80% supported executions for convicted killers. This support has fallen to 53% last year. In November, Gallup found in a separate poll that a majority of Americans believe the death penalty is unfairly applied, 50% to 47%.

In addition to the federal government, 21 states allow the death penalty.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
You Might Also Like
  • Jayapal says debt ceiling deal shows GOP doesn’t care about deficits: ‘No meaningful deficit reduction’
  • House Dems cross party lines, demand Biden admin expand oil drilling
  • Harris claims Biden fit to continue in office, despite more than 80 documented encounters in past year
  • Americans view Harris as more honest than Trump, but trust her less on economy, immigration: poll
Share
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsapp

previous post
Looming shutdowns, Hunter’s testimony, maybe an impeachment: Congress’ blockbuster week
next post
Republican presidential candidate Ryan Binkley drops out, endorses Trump

You may also like

House Dems ‘very open’ to saving Johnson speakership from GOP...

April 18, 2024

Former Colombian President Ivan Duque calls for US to take...

October 11, 2023

Hunter Biden ‘quarantined’ at Delaware house where classified docs found:...

January 19, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene backs challenger to Freedom Caucus chair as...

January 24, 2024

Biden slammed after giving his ‘word as a Biden’ that...

January 30, 2023

Johnson urges Biden to intervene in ICC’s reported plan for...

April 30, 2024

Planned Parenthood calls for court packing, term limits in new...

May 15, 2023

RFK Jr. claims to have enough signatures to appear on...

August 10, 2024

Tennessee ban on transgender procedures for minors can be enforced:...

July 9, 2023

NYC Mayor Eric Adams says ‘migrant crisis’ under Biden administration...

April 22, 2023

    Stay updated with the latest news, exclusive offers, and special promotions. Sign up now and be the first to know! As a member, you'll receive curated content, insider tips, and invitations to exclusive events. Don't miss out on being part of something special.


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Recent Posts

    • Breakouts, Momentum & Moving Averages: 10 Must-See Stock Charts Right Now

      May 31, 2025
    • Leadership Rotation Could Confirm Corrective Phase

      May 30, 2025
    • Run Your Stock Portfolio Like a Pro Sports Team

      May 30, 2025
    • U.S. foreign tax bill sends jitters across Wall Street

      May 30, 2025
    • Amazon taps Xbox co-founder to lead new team developing ‘breakthrough’ consumer products

      May 30, 2025

    Popular Posts

    • 1

      Trump-era China sanctions ended by Biden may be...

      June 27, 2024 2,765 views
    • 2

      Walz’s honeymoon with China gets fresh scrutiny as...

      August 9, 2024 2,472 views
    • 3

      Biden appointee played key role in recruiting Chinese...

      June 25, 2024 2,451 views
    • 4

      Shein’s global ambitions leaves some cybersecurity experts fearful...

      July 10, 2024 2,432 views
    • 5

      Harris VP pick spent years promoting research facility...

      August 29, 2024 2,308 views

    Categories

    • Economy (7,009)
    • Editor's Pick (2,106)
    • Investing (538)
    • Stock (2,581)

    Popular Posts

    • 1

      Trump-era China sanctions ended by Biden may be revived under new House GOP bill

      June 27, 2024
    • 2

      Walz’s honeymoon with China gets fresh scrutiny as Harris camp blasts ‘lying’ critics

      August 9, 2024
    • 3

      Biden appointee played key role in recruiting Chinese businesses to Delaware: ‘Longtime friends’

      June 25, 2024
    • 4

      Shein’s global ambitions leaves some cybersecurity experts fearful of Chinese spy threats

      July 10, 2024
    • 5

      Harris VP pick spent years promoting research facility that collaborated with ‘Chinese military company’

      August 29, 2024

    Latest News

    • Breakouts, Momentum & Moving Averages: 10 Must-See Stock Charts Right...

      May 31, 2025
    • Leadership Rotation Could Confirm Corrective Phase

      May 30, 2025
    • Run Your Stock Portfolio Like a Pro Sports Team

      May 30, 2025

    Categories

    • Economy (7,009)
    • Editor's Pick (2,106)
    • Investing (538)
    • Stock (2,581)

    Disclaimer: RoundTableThoughts.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2024 RoundTableThoughts.com. All Rights Reserved.

    Round Table Thoughts
    • Investing
    • Stock
    Round Table Thoughts
    • Economy
    • Editor’s Pick

    Read alsox

    Inflation is Deflating the American Dream

    December 2, 2022

    Wisconsin judge dismisses case against embattled...

    January 17, 2023

    Texas city council mandating use of...

    June 3, 2023
    Sign In

    Keep me signed in until I sign out

    Forgot your password?

    Password Recovery

    A new password will be emailed to you.

    Have received a new password? Login here