Bill Lee: “One thing I am concerned about is that Congress gave the VA $15 billion for Choice.”

I will seek an independent investigation and pause all executions for the rest of 2026.

The people of Tennessee have determined that the death penalty is the appropriate penalty for the most heinous crimes in the state.

It’s a tragedy, and it’s deeply disturbing that that has happened in this state. The people deserve better than that.

I hope that Tennessee governor Bill Lee’s decision to postpone the last execution scheduled for this year will give lawmakers time to consider the subject seriously.