Paul Ryan on Trump’s Call for the Death Penalty: ‘Let the Justice System Play Itself Out’

‘That’s president’s prerogative to do that’

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MATTINGLY: “Should advocating for the death penalty come from the Oval Office?”
RYAN: “That’s the President’s prerogative to do that. We should hold people accountable. There should be no safe harbor in any way, shape or form for terrorists. But as far as I'm concerned, let the Justice Department and let the justice system play itself out.”

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