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Mullin spurns martyrdom concerns from livestreamed execution: ‘No one has to watch’

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Carter, C. (2026, October 11). Mullin spurns martyrdom concerns from livestreamed execution: ‘No one has to watch’. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/national-security/4762580/markwayne-mullin-livestream-execution-nidal-hasan/

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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin dismissed concerns about livestreaming Nidal Malik Hasan’s execution, saying there is no “elevated risk” of radicalization and that those opposed do not have to watch it. During an interview on CBS News's Face the Nation, Mullin argued against sympathy for Hasan, who killed 14 people in a 2009 attack at Fort Hood. President Trump had initially suggested livestreaming the execution but has since indicated there is no final decision made. Some Republican lawmakers worry that broadcasting the event could inadvertently aid terrorists by providing them with an audience.

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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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Hasan is scheduled for execution by firing squad on Dec. 3 after the 2009 attack in which he opened fire inside a crowded medical center for soldiers returning from or about to be deployed overseas, killing 14 people, including an unborn baby, in one of the deadliest mass shootings at a military base in U.S. history.

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🔮 Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin rejected the idea that livestreaming the execution of the Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan could make him a martyr for his cause, saying those against the idea do not have to watch.

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Mullin spurns martyrdom concerns from livestreamed execution: ‘No one has to watch’ · mixed framing

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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin rejected the idea that livestreaming the execution of the Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan could make him a martyr for his cause, saying those against the idea do not have to watch. uncertain

those → reject → idea

Mullin told CBS News’s Face the Nation on Sunday that he sees no “elevated risk” of radicalization in the United States brought on by livestreaming the firing squad execution in December, despite moderator Margaret Brennan noting that Hasan is in a wheelchair, which may leave viewers sympathetic to his cause and view him as a victim. uncertain

which → tell → victim

“No one has to watch it. asserted

one → have → it

But for me to have sympathy for anybody that killed 13 service members and a scumbag like this is a psycho who was supposed to be a psychiatrist,” Mullin said before Brennan reiterated the concerns about livestreaming the execution. asserted

Brennan → have → execution

President Donald Trump has said Hasan’s death by firing squad would “absolutely” be broadcast live after War Secretary Pete Hegseth first announced the plans. asserted

Hegseth → say → plans

The president has since said there hasn’t been a final decision made, but noted he would have the final say. asserted

he → say → say

Some Republican lawmakers have raised concerns that airing the execution could give terrorists exactly what they desire: An audience. uncertain

they → raise → desire

When asked if he has weighed the risk of radicalizing more individuals, Mullin said the department has done just that. asserted

department → ask → that

“We weigh the risk every single day in this country,” Mullin said. asserted

Mullin → weigh → country

That’s what we do, is we protect the homeland. asserted

we → ’ → homeland

But I don’t see an elevated risk at this point at all because of this: I think people need to understand if you attack America, we will come after you, and we will make sure that the punishment fits the crime, and in this case, he killed 13 individuals on Fort Hood. asserted

he → see → Hood

I have no sympathy for him, and I give absolutely zero thought to the way that this man dies. asserted

man → have → way

he → schedule → history

His execution is set to be the first military execution by firing squad in the U.S. since 1945. asserted

execution → set → 1945