think of this, what is most of the public going to think if he has most of these politicians executed? He'll look like more of a dictator than biden is looking right now, if he just gives them life sentences the message he'd be sending would be "hey I had to do this, but to prove I'm not an asshole I'll show these guys mercy."
Its the best of both worlds.
that doesn't drive home punishment for treason which is hanging by the neck until dead or shot if your a traitor soldier
think of this, what is most of the public going to think if he has most of these politicians executed? He'll look like more of a dictator than biden is looking right now, if he just gives them life sentences the message he'd be sending would be "hey I had to do this, but to prove I'm not an asshole I'll show these guys mercy." Its the best of both worlds.