President Donald Trump has reportedly issued a new directive calling for the death penalty for those who commit murders in Washington, DC.

He stated that this measure is aimed at curbing the increasing crime in the capital.

Trump has stated that the death penalty plays a significant role in preventing crime, and has encouraged other US states to take similar steps.

However, since Washington, D.C., abolished the death penalty decades ago, the president's request has sparked debate among legal experts.

Washington, D.C. city officials, meanwhile, have opposed the president's desire for the death penalty, saying there is no evidence that the death penalty helps reduce crime and that it is legally difficult.

However, the Federal Prosecutor's Office announced that it will review this matter in accordance with the President's order.