Trump Calls for Death Penalty for Mass Murderers, Hate Crimes

President Donald Trump called for capital punishment for those convicted of carrying out hate crimes following two mass shootings over the weekend.

President Donald Trump makes remarks in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House as U.S. Vice President Mike Pence looks on Aug. 5, 2019. Alex Wong/Getty Images

President Donald Trump called for capital punishment for those convicted of carrying out hate crimes following two mass shootings over the weekend.

“Our nation is overcome with shock, horror, and sorrow,” Trump said on Aug. 5 at the White House. “We are outraged and sickened by this monstrous evil.”