Army lays groundwork for death row executions if Trump gives approval
Summary
The U.S. Army is preparing plans to carry out executions of four military inmates on death row if President Donald Trump approves. This would be the first military executions in over 50 years, involving coordination with federal prison officials.Key Facts
- The Army's plan, called "Operation Resolute Justice," was created in February 2026.
- It details moving death row prisoners from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to the federal execution site in Terre Haute, Indiana.
- The military has not executed anyone since 1961.
- Execution plans include timelines and procedures to complete the process within 150 days of presidential approval.
- The Army regularly conducts drills for possible executions as part of routine planning.
- The White House has not confirmed if President Trump plans to approve any executions.
- The plan also covers managing public communications and media access during executions.
- President Trump reinstated the federal death penalty in his second term after it was paused under President Biden.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.