After backlash, Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker’s firing squad execution
Livestream plan withdrawn
Trump said on Thursday that the execution would not be broadcast online. He cited concerns from people who did not want to watch Hasan die. The president said the firing squad execution would proceed on schedule. He also said victims’ families could view it in person.
Attack at Fort Hood
Hasan was a US Army psychiatrist when he opened fire inside a crowded medical building. Soldiers awaiting check-ups and vaccines before deployment were there at the time. The shooting took place on 5 November 2009 at Fort Hood.
Criticism over public display
The plan to stream the execution drew mounting criticism before Trump reversed course. His statement ended the livestream plan but did not change the announced execution method or schedule.
Trump said that many people of goodwill would prefer not to watch Hasan die. He did not provide further details about arrangements for families to attend.
Key points
- Trump cancelled the planned livestream of Nidal Hasan’s execution.
- Hasan is still scheduled to die by firing squad.
- Victims’ families may view the execution in person.
- Hasan opened fire at Fort Hood on 5 November 2009.