Trump officials now leaning against execution livestream: sources
Summary
Officials in President Donald Trump’s administration are reconsidering whether to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, a former Army major convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. Although the Pentagon initially planned to make the execution public, many lawmakers and Trump advisers have expressed concerns about broadcasting it live.Key Facts
- Nidal Hasan is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3.
- The Pentagon first said the execution would be livestreamed for the public.
- President Trump had not made a final decision on livestreaming as of the latest reports.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution should be public to show serious consequences for such crimes.
- Several top Republicans and Vice President JD Vance opposed livestreaming the execution.
- GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson mentioned concerns that a video of the execution could be used by terrorists for recruitment.
- President Trump said he was still considering whether to allow the livestream during a campaign trip.
- White House and Pentagon spokespeople did not immediately comment on the situation.
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