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Public execution of US army major by firing squad ‘disturbing’ – Phillipson

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James, R. (2026, October 9). Public execution of US army major by firing squad ‘disturbing’ – Phillipson. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/bridget-phillipson-pete-hegseth-robert-jenrick-government-bbc-radio-b1300177.html

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A Cabinet minister expressed concern over US plans to execute former army major Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad on December 3, describing the livestreaming of the event as “disturbing.” Hasan was convicted for killing 13 people and injuring 32 others during a shooting at Fort Hood military base in 2009. The minister emphasized that this is a matter for US domestic policy and noted opposition to the death penalty generally, while acknowledging it is ultimately up to the US government how they proceed with executions.

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On October 16, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump canceled plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, who was convicted and sentenced to death for killing 13 people in a mass shooting at Fort Hood military base in Texas in 2009. The decision came after widespread criticism from domestic and international stakeholders, including U.S. politicians and religious organizations. Trump stated that although the streaming could serve as a deterrent against terrorism, he acknowledged that many Americans would prefer not to witness such an event. The execution will still take place but will not be publicly broadcast. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the cancellation in a statement. This reversal marks a significant shift following initial plans announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth earlier in October. Interviews with Americans showed overwhelming support for Trump's decision, citing concerns about making a spectacle out of an execution and likening public broadcasting to practices seen in countries like North Korea. The actual date and location of the execution have not been disclosed but must occur within 150 days of the president's approval, no sooner than 60 days from the announcement.

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A Cabinet minister has described US plans to execute a former army major by firing squad as “disturbing”, after it was revealed it would be livestreamed. asserted

it → describe → squad

Nidal Malik Hasan is due to be executed on December 3, after he was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 32 others in a shooting at the Fort Hood military base in 2009. asserted

he → execute → 2009

“And I find that rather disturbing, is my honest reaction.” asserted

reaction → find → ?

Pressed further, she said: “It’s a matter for the US government. asserted

It → press → government

“They are a close ally, does that mean that we support everything the US government does? asserted

government → mean → everything

No, but that’s not for us to involve ourselves in what are ultimately questions of US domestic policy. asserted

what → ’ → policy

“I’m a long-standing opponent of the death penalty. asserted

I → ’m → penalty

“The Government – governments of all political persuasions actually – have had a long-standing commitment to not wanting to see the death penalty across the world. asserted

Government → have → world

“But in terms of how this is conducted, a matter for the US government.” asserted

this → conduct → government

He said: “Ultimately it’s a decision for them, isn’t it? asserted

it → say → them

The crime was one of the most serious crimes, but it’s a decision how they choose to do this. asserted

they → ’ → this

Read More “I don’t think an execution should ever be a form of entertainment, but it’s a choice for them how they conduct this.” asserted

they → read → this

Public execution of US army major by firing squad ‘disturbing’ – Phillipson

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