Trump Revives the Debate: The Death Penalty Returns to the United States Capital

  

President Donald Trump announced that the death penalty is back on the table in Washington, D.C., in what he called an exemplary measure for the rest of the country. With powerful phrases like "Washington will serve as a model" and "Capital punishment in the capital!", the president seeks to revive a controversial issue that divides American society and that had lost traction in recent years.

Trump, known for his tough-on-crime rhetoric, supported by the vast majority of citizens, maintains that reintroducing the death penalty in the federal capital will send a deterrent message to criminals and, at the same time, serve as a guide for states that still suspend the practice. The proposal comes amid growing concern about insecurity in several cities across the country, where homicide and violent crime rates must be eliminated, in line with citizen demands for tougher penalties.

Critics of the measure warn that it represents a setback for human rights and justice, as the United States has faced international criticism for its use of the death penalty, as well as for judicial errors that have led to the execution of innocent people. However, for his supporters, the announcement reinforces Trump's image as a leader willing to make "uncompromising" decisions in the face of crime.

The initiative not only reopens a far-reaching legal and political debate, but also once again places Washington, D.C., at the center of the controversy over how far criminal justice should go in a modern democracy, in a context where good citizens are threatened by people inclined to commit crimes.