Trump's statement

US President Donald Trump said the execution of Nidal Hasan would not be livestreamed but victims' families could view it in 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”

Execution details

Nidal Hasan, charged with killing 13 people and wounding 31 at Fort Hood in November 2009, is scheduled for execution on December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas.

Historical context

This is the first US military execution by firing squad since 1945, with the last execution in 1961 being a hanging for rape and attempted murder.

Trump's reasoning

Trump argued that streaming the execution might deter the world from seeing how America deals with terrorists but many people would prefer not to watch it through streaming or other visual devices.

Families' access

Immediate families of the victims can view the execution in person if they choose, as Trump stated they deserve to witness justice.

“They deserve to witness JUSTICE!”

Opposition concerns

Some Trump Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance, religious leaders, and international observers expressed doubts about livestreaming the execution.

Public opinion

Recent polls show a majority of Americans oppose livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan.

International reactions

The United Nations called streaming the execution a form of torture, while the US Conference of Catholic Bishops described it as a barbaric promotion of a culture of death.

Australia and Britain

Australia and Britain's prime ministers described the execution livestreaming as abhorrent.

Hasan's background

Hasan, a former US Army psychiatrist, was sentenced to death in August 2013 after a military jury found him guilty of 45 counts of premeditated murder and attempted premeditated murder.

Victims' impact

Twelve of the 13 people Hasan killed and 30 of those he wounded were soldiers, and he was left partially paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair after being shot by police.

Military approval

Under US military law, President Trump approved the execution on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recommendation, making it the first military firing squad execution since 1945.