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Trump says execution won't be livestreamed
Trump insists Fort Hood shooter's execution won't be livestreamed.
In brief
Trump insists Fort Hood shooter's execution won't be livestreamed. Trump states Hasan's execution will not be livestreamed but may be viewed in person by victims' families. Originally reported by Dw.
Trump's statement
Trump said Hasan's execution will not be livestreamed but may be viewed in person by victims' families.
“Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that publicly airing the execution might have been a strong deterrent for the World to witness how America deals with Terrorists and SCUM like Hasan.”
Criticism of livestream
Lawmakers and military officers criticized the plan, warning it would recruit terrorists and tarnish military honor.
“Dozens of retired US military officers published an open letter warning against broadcasting the execution, saying it would taint the honor of the military.”
Vance's stance
Vance said he wouldn't watch the execution even if it were livestreamed, calling Hasan a murderer.
“So whatever the controversy is about the method of the execution, I hope that people don’t forget that this is a guy who brutally murdered a lot of innocent people.”
Hegseth's plan
Defense Secretary Hegseth initially proposed livestreaming Hasan's execution but was later contradicted by Trump.
“Hegseth had said that Hasan would get a firing squad of soldiers, as it should be, and we'll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it's public.”
Hasan's background
Hasan was an Army major who shot soldiers in 2009 to protect Taliban members in Afghanistan.
“Hasan said he had perpetrated the shooting to protect Taliban members in Afghanistan from US troops.”
Execution details
Hasan's execution is scheduled for December 3 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
“Hasan's execution is scheduled for December 3 at the US military prison in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.”
The one thing
Trump states Hasan's execution will not be livestreamed but may be viewed in person by victims' families.
