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Trump announces execution of Fort Hood terrorist Nidal Hasan will not be livestreamed

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King, R. (2026, October 15). Trump announces execution of Fort Hood terrorist Nidal Hasan will not be livestreamed. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/15/us-news/trump-announces-execution-of-evil-fort-hood-shooter-nidal-hasan-will-not-be-livestreamed/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-15 · by Ryan King

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President Trump announced that the execution of Nidal Hasan, set for December 3, will no longer be livestreamed. Initially considering it as a deterrent to terrorism, Trump reversed his decision after concluding that many people prefer not to witness such events visually. The execution by firing squad will proceed as planned but only family members and victims of Hasan’s 2009 attack can choose to watch if they wish.
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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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President Trump announced Thursday he was scrapping plans to livestream the Dec. 3 execution of Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad, concluding that “good people” don’t want to view the killing.
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🔮 Trump caveated that the immediate family and victims of Hasan’s Nov. 5, 2009 rampage, will be able to watch him die if they choose.

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President Trump announced Thursday he was scrapping plans to livestream the Dec. 3 execution of Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad, concluding that “good people” don’t want to view the killing. asserted
people → announce → killing
Trump caveated that the immediate family and victims of Hasan’s Nov. 5, 2009 rampage, will be able to watch him die if they choose. asserted
they → caveate → rampage
“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 posted on Truth Social. uncertain
Trump → think → Social
“He will die, as scheduled, by firing squad, but this event will not be streamed,” he added. asserted
he → die → squad
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