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2025 Sees Surge in U.S. Death Row Executions

12/15/2025

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  • In 2025, the United States has carried out 46 death row executions, with Florida executing 18.
  • The uptick follows years of decline caused by a pandemic backlog and legal challenges over execution methods.
  • Texas remains the state with the most executions historically.
  • Political influences, including U.S. President Donald Trump, may have contributed to the uptick.
  • A Gallup poll shows public support for the death penalty at 52%.