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Trump's Christmas Day message to death-row inmates granted clemency: 'GO TO HELL!'


Published on 2024-12-25 22:20:59 - MSN
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  • President-elect Donald Trump refused to wish federal death-row inmates granted clemency by President Biden a merry Christmas on Wednesday - telling them to "go to Hell." "[T]o the 37 most violent criminals,

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's Christmas Day message to death row inmates who were granted clemency. Trump, in a move that stirred controversy, used the occasion to not only grant clemency but also to deliver a harsh message to the recipients, telling them to "go to hell." This action was part of a broader pattern of Trump's use of clemency powers, which often included granting pardons or commutations to controversial figures or those with personal connections to him. Critics viewed this message as particularly tone-deaf and inappropriate, especially given the timing on Christmas Day, a time traditionally associated with messages of peace and goodwill. The article highlights the polarizing nature of Trump's presidency, where even acts of clemency were delivered with a combative edge, reflecting his often confrontational approach to politics and governance.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/trump-s-christmas-day-message-to-death-row-inmates-granted-clemency-go-to-hell/ar-AA1wuCoI ]
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