Brief
Trump says decision on livestreaming Hasan execution still pending
The White House has not yet ruled on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's proposal to broadcast the Dec. 3 execution.
By Felo News Desk · Published
President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that his administration is still weighing whether to allow a live broadcast of former Army psychologist Nidal Hasan's execution, scheduled for Dec. 3 by firing squad. "We’re making a determination about that," Trump said, adding that he does not care how the execution is carried out as long as it happens.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the livestream idea on Thursday during an interview with Real America’s Voice, prompting bipartisan criticism. Senator John Curtis (R‑UT) warned that live‑streaming could aid terrorist recruitment, while Rep. Austin Scott (R‑GA) called the plan "what jihadists do" on social media. Vice President JD Vance said he would not watch a livestream and questioned how the proposal fits with his Christian faith.
The Catholic Church, represented by Archbishop Paul Coakley, condemned the plan as a "barbaric promotion of a culture of death." Rep. Andy Ogles (R‑TN) expressed support for a public execution, saying the terrorist "deserves" it. Hasan, who killed 13 people and wounded 32 at Fort Hood in 2009, was sentenced to death by a military court and is set for execution on Dec. 3.
Key facts
- President Trump said the administration is still deciding on livestreaming the execution (smh.com.au)
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed broadcasting the execution (smh.com.au)
- Nidal Hasan is scheduled for execution by firing squad on Dec. 3 (smh.com.au)
- Vice President JD Vance said he would not watch a livestream (smh.com.au)
- Archbishop Paul Coakley condemned the livestream plan as barbaric (smh.com.au)
Sources
- [1] smh.com.au — originally reported as “Trump Says Decision to Be Made on Streaming Killer’s Execution”
