As Bryan Kohberger prepares for sentencing Wednesday for the murders of four University of Idaho students, President Donald Trump is hoping the judge in the case makes the admitted killer “explain why he did these horrible murders.”
Trump posted on Truth Social Monday: “Bryan Kohberger, who was responsible, in Idaho, for the deaths of four wonderful young souls, has made a plea bargain deal in order to avoid the Death Penalty.
“These were vicious murders, with so many questions left unanswered. While Life Imprisonment is tough, it’s certainly better than receiving the Death Penalty but, before Sentencing, I hope the Judge makes Kohberger, at a minimum, explain why he did these horrible murders.
“There are no explanations, there is no NOTHING. People were shocked that he was able to plea bargain, but the Judge should make him explain what happened. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Agree on this. Kohberger should have to explain all of this as part of his plea. pic.twitter.com/vwA11tdRgW
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) July 21, 2025
In a stunning plea deal that shocked even the judge in the case, Kohberger pleaded guilty to all charges on July 2, some two months before his trial was slated to commence in Boise, Idaho.
The victims were 21-year-olds Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves, as well as 20-year-olds Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.
BREAKING: ‘Idaho killer’ Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to all counts in the horrific slaying of four University of Idaho students in 2022, according to ABC.
Kohberger reportedly made the announcement by sending a letter to the victims’ families.
Kohberger will… pic.twitter.com/6f8TWb47kE
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 30, 2025
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