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Trump reverses plan to livestream Nidal Hasan execution
President Donald Trump has reversed a proposal to livestream the military execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army major responsible for the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. The decision follows significant opposition from Republican lawmakers, religious leaders, and the general public.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth had previously announced that the execution, which will be carried out by firing squad, would be broadcast to the public. However, Trump stated in a social media post that while the broadcast could have served as a deterrent, many people would prefer not to witness the death of the convict through a digital medium.
The execution is scheduled for December 3. While the event will not be televised or streamed, the families of the victims will be permitted to attend and witness the proceedings in person.
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Donald Trump · Fort Hood · Nidal Hasan · Pentagon · Pete Hegseth
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- [● 4 SOURCES] President Donald Trump reversed the plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan. www.fbcnews.com.fj · justthenews.com · www.latestly.com · thanhnien.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] President Trump and his advisers were unaware of the initial livestream plan. www.fbcnews.com.fj · thanhnien.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] The execution of Nidal Hasan is scheduled to take place on December 3 via firing squad. www.fbcnews.com.fj · www.latestly.com · thanhnien.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] Secretary of War Pete Hegseth had previously announced plans to livestream the execution. www.fbcnews.com.fj · www.latestly.com · thanhnien.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nidal Hasan is a former Army major convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. www.fbcnews.com.fj · www.latestly.com · thanhnien.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] Victims' families are permitted to view the execution in person. www.fbcnews.com.fj · www.latestly.com · thanhnien.vn