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President Donald Trump has not commented publicly on the Pentagon's plan to livestream the upcoming military execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. While Trump previously stated that Hasan would face final justice, he did not address the controversial decision by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to broadcast the execution online. Republican Senator Thom Tillis criticized this move, calling it "beyond disgusting" and comparing it to practices in oppressive dictatorships. The execution is scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood, where Hasan committed his crimes.
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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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WASHINGTON, Oct 9 - US President Donald Trump has not publicly commented on the Pentagon's unprecedented plan to livestream the military execution of the gunman who killed 13 people at the Fort Hood military base in 2009.
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🔮 Speaking at a White House event on Friday, Trump said former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan would be executed by firing squad.
2026-10-09 · The Straits Times
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Trump silent on Pentagon plan to livestream execution asserted
Trump → livestream → execution
WASHINGTON, Oct 9 - US President Donald Trump has not publicly commented on the Pentagon's unprecedented plan to livestream the military execution of the gunman who killed 13 people at the Fort Hood military base in 2009. asserted
who → comment → 2009
Speaking at a White House event on Friday, Trump said former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan would be executed by firing squad. asserted
Hasan → speak → squad
But he made no comment on the plan announced by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Thursday. asserted
he → make → Thursday
Trump, who has approved the execution, told a rally in Texas on Wednesday that "we are going to deliver final justice to an evil killer." asserted
we → approve → killer
The White House has directed all questions to the Pentagon. asserted
House → direct → Pentagon
Some Republican lawmakers and conservative strategists have criticized the decision. asserted
lawmakers → criticize → decision
Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina called the idea "beyond disgusting" in a social media post. asserted
Tillis → call → post
"Public executions are what oppressive dictatorships like Iran and Afghanistan do," said the senator, a frequent Trump critic who is not running for reelection. asserted
who → do → reelection
"It should not be happening in America. asserted
It → happen → America
Hasan is set to become the first person to be executed by US military firing squad since 1945. asserted
Hasan → set → 1945
The execution is scheduled for December 3 at the same sprawling Texas base where Hasan opened fire with a handgun in a medical facility. asserted
Hasan → schedule → facility
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