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Trump silent on Pentagon plan to live-stream execution of Fort Hood shooter

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President Trump has not commented on the Pentagon's plan to live-stream the upcoming military execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. While Trump previously stated that Hasan would face execution by firing squad, he did not address the decision to broadcast it publicly. Republican Senator Thom Tillis criticized this move as inappropriate for America and likened it to practices of oppressive regimes. The execution is scheduled for December 3rd at Fort Hood.

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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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US President Donald Trump has not publicly commented on the Pentagon’s unprecedented plan to live-stream 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 Oct 9, Trump said former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan would be executed by firing squad.

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Trump silent on Pentagon plan to live-stream execution of Fort Hood shooter · assertive framing

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Trump silent on Pentagon plan to live-stream execution of Fort Hood shooter AI generated WASHINGTON - asserted

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who → comment → 2009

Speaking at a White House event on Oct 9, 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 Defence Pete Hegseth on Oct 8. asserted

he → make → Oct

Trump, who has approved the execution, told a rally in Texas on Oct 7 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 criticised the decision. asserted

lawmakers → criticise → 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 Dec 3 at the same sprawling Texas base where Hasan opened fire with a handgun in a medical facility. asserted

Hasan → schedule → facility