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President Donald Trump called for Decarlos Brown Jr. to face the death penalty for the alleged murder of Iryna Zarutska on Wednesday.

Trump made the statement on social media, saying the trial for suspect Decarlos Brown Jr. should be "quick."

"The ANIMAL who so violently killed the beautiful young lady from Ukraine, who came to America searching for peace and safety, should be given a ‘Quick’ (there is no doubt!) Trial, and only awarded THE DEATH PENALTY," Trump posted on Truth Social. "There can be no other option!"

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<div class="author-bio"><p>Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.</p></div>

President Donald Trump called for the death penalty for the suspect in the murder of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday.{ai:summary}<p>Trump urged Decarlos Brown Jr. face a quick trial and the death penalty for the alleged murder of Iryna Zarutska, calling him an animal in a Truth Social post.</p><p>He said there can be no other option. #politics</p>

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