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Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad
Overview
US President Donald Trump has cancelled plans to livestream the execution by firing squad of former US army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, who was convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. The decision follows mounting criticism over the public display and differing views within the administration.
Key points
- US President Donald Trump has called off the planned livestream of Nidal Hasan's execution by firing squad.
- US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth had previously announced that the execution would be publicly broadcast.
- Trump stated that many well-meaning people would rather not watch the execution take place.
- Vice-President JD Vance had previously cast doubt on the livestream and stated he would not watch it.
- Nidal Hasan was convicted of fatally shooting 13 unarmed US soldiers and injuring 32 others at a Texas military base in 2009.