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There are rumors and reports that senior military leaders are having informal discussions about what to do if President Trump issues illegal or unconstitutional orders regarding the suppression of dissent, the occupation of American cities, the execution of his plans for mass deportation or other efforts to crush “the enemy within.”

From Salon

"The execution will have to be done at close quarters, brushing shoulders in the lobbies as we go to vote for the removal of much-respected colleagues."

From BBC

But in this case, Biden can follow in the footsteps of several governors who waited until late in their terms to issue mass commutations to people awaiting execution in their states.

From Slate

It would also prevent another federal execution spree such as that carried out in the Trump administration.

From Slate

Preventing another gruesome Trump execution spree is one final thing the president has the power to do.

From Slate

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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