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Mullin's Livestream Defense of Execution Sparks Outrage
DHS Secretary Mullin's claim that livestreaming Hasan's execution restores American values faces social media backlash.
In brief
DHS Secretary Mullin's claim that livestreaming Hasan's execution restores American values faces social media backlash. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended livestreaming Nidal Hasan's execution as restoring American values, but critics called it a 'televised snuff film' of a terrorist. Originally reported by…
DHS Secretary Mullin defends execution livestream
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin claimed livestreaming Nidal Hasan's execution would restore American values during a CBS News interview.
“First of all, no one has to watch it”
Mullin dodges security concerns
Mullin avoided answering whether livestreaming Hasan's execution posed a national security risk to the homeland.
“No one has to watch it if they don’t choose to.”
Social media condemns Mullin's claim
Tennis star Martina Navratilova and others criticized Mullin's 'America values' remark as a 'televised snuff film' of a terrorist execution.
“Some American value - a televised snuff film of an execution by firing squad of a horrible killer in a wheelchair.”
Critics highlight historical context
Critics noted the last U.S. execution was in 1936 during Jim Crow era, questioning Mullin's 'restoration' of values.
“The last public execution in the United States was in 1936, at a time when Jim Crow was in full force and police could jail you for some political speech.”
What matters most
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended livestreaming Nidal Hasan's execution as restoring American values, but critics called it a 'televised snuff film' of a terrorist.
