Summary
Vice President JD Vance expressed doubt that the Pentagon will livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, but said he would not watch it if it happens. Hasan killed 13 people and wounded more than 30 in 2009. President Donald Trump supports executing Hasan by firing squad but has not publicly commented on livestreaming the event.
Key Facts
- Nidal Hasan carried out a deadly attack at Fort Hood Army base in Texas in 2009.
- Hasan killed 13 people and wounded more than 30 soldiers.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Hasan's execution by firing squad would be public and livestreamed.
- The plan to livestream the execution has faced strong criticism, including from some Republicans.
- Vice President JD Vance said he doubts livestreaming will actually happen.
- Vance said Hasan committed a terrible terrorist act and deserves punishment but would not watch the execution if it is livestreamed.
- President Donald Trump supports the firing squad method but has not spoken publicly about livestreaming it.
- The execution is scheduled for December.
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