US Homeland Security chief denies plan for livestreamed execution could fuel radicalisation
Summary
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 soldiers at Fort Hood. Some lawmakers and experts expressed concern that broadcasting the execution could encourage terrorism or create a martyr, but Mullin said the risks had been considered and emphasized justice for the victims.Key Facts
- Nidal Hasan, a former Army Major, is set to be executed by firing squad in December for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting.
- Hasan killed 13 soldiers and injured 32 others at the Fort Hood military base in Texas.
- The Trump administration supports livestreaming Hasan’s execution, though a final decision is still pending.
- This would be the first public US execution in almost 100 years and the first military execution since 1961.
- Some politicians from both parties strongly oppose livestreaming, citing concerns about encouraging terrorism and giving Hasan undeserved attention.
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the department has reviewed national security risks and does not believe livestreaming raises elevated risks.
- President Donald Trump approved the execution and has expressed support for the livestream plan.
- The execution method will be a firing squad, a practice not used by the US since World War II.
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