Trump comments on Lindsay Clancy case after mistrial declared

President Donald Trump commented on the case of Lindsay Clancy, who faces retrial after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. Speaking at the White House on September 5, 2026, Trump described the situation as a 'horrible tragedy' and noted that the jury appeared to be hung. He stated, 'It's a shame. It's a horrible tragedy. I see what's happened and it looks like it's a hung jury.' Trump indicated that Clancy would face consequences, saying, 'There'll be a price. It's going to be mental institution or jail or something, but I guess they're going to go through another trial.' Clancy, 36, is accused of killing her three children in Duxbury, Massachusetts, in January 2023. The jury, composed of nine women and three men, was unable to reach a unanimous decision regarding her guilt for the murders or manslaughter. Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial at Plymouth Superior Court on September 5. Clancy admitted to strangling her children with exercise bands but claims she was not in control of her actions due to being overmedicated for postpartum depression, which she argues led to psychosis. Following the incident, she attempted suicide, resulting in paralysis. The jury deliberated for over 37 hours across five-and-a-half weeks. Clancy's attorney, Kevin Reddington, sought an emergency order for further deliberations, but the request was denied. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz has characterized Clancy's actions as cold-blooded murder and has not confirmed plans for a retrial, although it seems likely. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for September 29, where prosecutors may decide to retry Clancy on the same charges or potentially lesser charges.