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President Donald Trump announced on October 15 that the planned execution of Nidal Hasan would not be livestreamed but could be viewed by immediate family members of victims in person. Trump justified his decision, noting concerns from various groups and polls indicating public opposition to streaming the event. The execution is scheduled for December 3 and will proceed as a firing squad, reflecting Trump's view that justice should be witnessed by those directly affected.

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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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Some of Trump's fellow Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance, as well as religious leaders and international observers, had expressed doubts about the Pentagon's plan to livestream the December 3 execution of Nidal Hasan.

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🔮 Trump says military execution will not be livestreamed

2026-10-15 · The Straits Times

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Trump says military execution will not be livestreamed asserted

execution → say → ?

WASHINGTON, Oct 15 - US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the execution of the Fort Hood gunman would not be livestreamed but that immediate families of the victims would be able to view it in person. asserted

families → say → person

"I think streaming the execution for all to see might have been a strong deterrent for the World to witness how America deals with Terrorists and SCUM like Hasan but, many very good and well meaning people would rather not watch him die, through streaming, or through any other visual device," Trump wrote. uncertain

Trump → think → device

"He will die, as scheduled, by firing squad, but this event will not be streamed. asserted

event → die → squad

That said, the execution may be viewed in person by the immediate families of the victims, if they so choose. uncertain

they → say → victims

They deserve to witness JUSTICE!" asserted

They → deserve → JUSTICE

Some → include → Hasan

Recent polls have also shown a majority of Americans opposed livestreaming it. asserted

majority → show → it

Hasan, a former US Army psychiatrist, was found guilty in a military trial of fatally shooting 13 people at Fort Hood in Texas in 2009. asserted

Hasan → find → 2009