Trump says Fort Hood shooter execution won't be livestreamed after bipartisan backlash
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Summary
President Donald Trump announced that the Pentagon will not live-stream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan after receiving criticism from both political parties. Vice President JD Vance had also said he would not watch the execution.Key Facts
- Nidal Malik Hasan is the Fort Hood shooter.
- The Pentagon had planned to live-stream his execution by firing squad.
- President Trump initially thought live-streaming might deter terrorists.
- After bipartisan backlash, Trump said the execution would not be broadcast.
- Vice President JD Vance expressed he would not watch the execution.
- Trump shared his decision on social media, saying many people would not want to watch it.
- The execution method planned is a firing squad.
- The decision to cancel the live stream came after public and political criticism.
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