Executions in the U.S. have surged dramatically in 2025, with 41 carried out so far, marking the highest rate since 2012. Factors behind this increase include political pressures and the end of moratoriums, despite dwindling public support for the death penalty. President Trump’s administration has further encouraged aggressive pursuit of capital punishment, particularly against undocumented individuals. This year, executions have occurred in 11 states, reflecting a significant shift in the application of the death penalty.
