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In a controversial Christmas Day statement, former President Donald Trump expressed strong disapproval of President Joe Biden’s decision to grant clemency to 37 federal death-row inmates, reducing their sentences to life in prison without parole. Instead of offering holiday greetings, Trump harshly told the inmates to “go to Hell.”
Biden’s move, announced on Monday, commuted the sentences of all but three of the 40 federal death-row prisoners. Trump, who has long supported the death penalty, took to social media to voice his opposition. On Truth Social, he criticized Biden’s actions, calling the inmates “the 37 most violent criminals” who had committed heinous crimes such as murder and rape.
Trump further stated, “I refuse to wish a Merry Christmas to those lucky ‘souls’ but, instead, will say, GO TO HELL!” He also vowed that if he were in office, he would direct the Department of Justice to “vigorously pursue the death penalty.”
While clemency decisions are permanent and cannot be undone by future presidents, Trump’s comments reflect his firm stance on the death penalty, indicating that he would seek more aggressive punishment in future cases.
In addition to his remarks on clemency, Trump made a pointed comment about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, referring to him as “Governor” and suggesting that if Canada were to become the 51st state of the U.S., taxes would be lowered, businesses would grow, and the country would receive stronger military protection.
Trump’s Christmas message has drawn attention for its harsh tone and political statements, as he continues to express his views on criminal justice and international relations.
