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Former President Trump at the annual New Hampshire Republican State Committee meeting in January. Trump has promised to crack down on the Mexican cartels by instituting the death penalty for drug dealers and smugglers.

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Trump wants the death penalty for drug dealers. Here's why that probably won't happen

10:02pm May 10, 2023

The former president is pledging to wage war against Mexico's drug cartels if reelected in 2024. His plan includes pushing Congress to institute the death penalty for drug dealers and smugglers.

Maine Gov. Paul LePage took aim at drug dealers in his state, saying that carrying a concealed weapon is legal in Maine and suggesting citizens shoot drug dealers. He followed up saying he did not advocate for vigilante justice.

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Maine Governor To Citizens: 'Load Up And Get Rid Of The Drug Dealers'

3:07pm January 28, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Gov. Paul LePage's comments follow remarks earlier this month in which he characterized drug dealers as men named "D-Money, Smoothie, Shifty" who come to Maine and "impregnate young white girls."