Ohio Governor Mike DeWine opposes death penalty, reversing past support

Republican Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced his opposition to the death penalty, calling for its abolition in the state. Speaking at a press conference, he said he once believed in its deterrent effect but that argument no longer holds. This reversal puts him at odds with the Republican Party, especially President Trump's push to expand capital punishment. Public support for the death penalty in the US has fallen from 80% in 1994 to 52% in 2025.