Trump says Charlotte stabbing suspect “should be given the death penalty.”
President Donald Trump has called for the death penalty for Decarlos Brown, accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte’s LYNX Blue Line.
Brown, charged with first-degree murder, was federally indicted on Tuesday. If convicted, he faces life in prison or death. Following the indictment, Trump posted on Truth Social: “The ANIMAL who so violently killed the beautiful young lady from Ukraine, who came to America searching for peace and safety, should be given a ‘Quick’ (there is no doubt!) Trial, and only awarded THE DEATH PENALTY.
There can be no other option!!!” Zarutska’s killing has drawn responses across the political spectrum, with House Speaker Mike Johnson, White House Press Secretary Karolina Leavitt, and Trump all weighing in.