Trump Administration Expands Execution Methods to Electric Chair and Gas Chamber

The Trump administration is widening the scope of capital punishment by authorizing methods like the electric chair and gas inhalation. This shift toward more controversial execution techniques has drawn sharp criticism from Pope Francis and other religious leaders. Critics argue that reviving these methods ignores modern human rights standards and global trends toward abolition. The move signals a hardline stance on federal law enforcement that is likely to spark intense ethical debates worldwide.