Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in what authorities are calling an act of political violence.
In a statement, Bondi emphasized the DOJ’s commitment to swift and severe justice, aligning the decision with President Trump’s agenda to combat violent crime.
“I have directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty in this case as we carry out President Trump’s agenda to stop violent crime and Make America Safe Again,” Bondi declared.
The case has sparked intense political debate, with some conservatives praising the move as a tough-on-crime stance, while critics argue that the politicization of the case is fueling further division.
Democrats have yet to issue a formal response, but the DOJ’s decision is expected to ignite fierce legal and political battles as the case moves forward.
