Execution will not be livestreamed: Trump makes decision on Fort Hood shooter Hasan
Trump rules out livestream
Trump said Thursday that Hasan’s execution would not be shown live. Hasan, a former U.S. Army major, was convicted in connection with the 2009 Fort Hood attack, which killed 13 people and injured 32.
In a Truth Social post, Trump referred to the victims, including a pregnant soldier and her unborn son. He also cited intercepted communications between Hasan and cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, and described the FBI’s assessment of Hasan’s emails as a key intelligence failure.
Livestream proposal drew criticism
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had said the execution would be livestreamed. He said people should understand that such acts carry serious consequences. The proposal prompted opposition from human rights groups and lawmakers in both parties. Rep. Austin Scott, a Georgia Republican, said he supported the death sentence but opposed broadcasting executions, adding that America should do better. Democrats also criticized Hegseth’s plan.
Execution would be historic
Hasan’s execution is scheduled for Dec. 3. If carried out, it would be the first execution by the U.S. military since 1961. It would also be the first federal execution by firing squad since 1945.
Key points
- Trump announced Hasan’s execution will not be livestreamed.
- Hasan killed 13 people and wounded 32 in the 2009 Fort Hood attack.
- The execution is scheduled for Dec. 3.
- If carried out, it would be the military’s first execution since 1961.