ADA COUNTY, Idaho — President Donald Trump took to social media on Monday to weigh in on Bryan Kohberger's upcoming sentencing for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students.
"I hope the Judge makes Kohberger, at a minimum, explain why he did these horrible murders," Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday morning. "These were vicious murders, with so many questions left unanswered."
Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to the crimes earlier this month, is scheduled to be sentenced in Ada County on Wednesday, July 23. He accepted the plea in exchange for removing the possibility of the death penalty.
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"People were shocked that he was able to plea bargain, but the Judge should make him explain what happened," Trump continued. "Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
The family of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the four victims, posted a response to Trump's statement Monday afternoon, writing, "I definitely do not want to get into politics at all, so I hesitated even posting this, but wow. Absolutely shocked. Kaylee, Maddie, Xana, Ethan — you have always mattered so much. You are so loved (and) your nature, your light, your entire being is so bright & visible. You guys did this. You guys deserve every last ounce of recognition for this."
