Brutal Efficiency: Florida's Surge in Executions Led by DeSantis
Under Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida has executed a record number of inmates in 2025, contributing to a national increase in executions within the US. This trend comes amidst legal and political debates around capital punishment, contrasting a previous decline in executions across the nation.
Florida has become a focal point in the United States' resurgence of executions, with Governor Ron DeSantis overseeing a record number of state-sanctioned deaths in 2025. This year, Florida has executed nine people, more than any other state, setting a new record under DeSantis's administration.
Nationally, the number of executions has already surpassed the previous year's total, illustrating a significant shift in the landscape of capital punishment. This increase aligns with Republican President Donald Trump's calls for tougher crime penalties, including the expanded use of the death penalty.
Critics argue that the decision-making process for issuing death warrants remains opaque. Despite public protests and advocacy against the death penalty, state policies continue to emphasize its use as a deterrent, with DeSantis citing the need for justice in exceptionally horrific crimes.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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