Mullin shrugs off execution concerns
DHS chief says no one needs to watch military execution livestream.
In brief
DHS chief says no one needs to watch military execution livestream. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin dismissed concerns about livestreaming Nidal Hasan's military execution, stating 'no one has to watch it' to avoid martyrdom. Originally reported by Salon.
Mullin dismisses execution concerns
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended the Trump administration’s proposal to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution.
“No one has to watch it”
Execution details
The execution would be the first U.S. military public execution since 1961, livestreamed to the public.
Mullin’s response
Mullin stated, 'No one has to watch it,' arguing the execution would demonstrate consequences of attacking Americans.
“No one has to watch it”
Lawmakers oppose
Sen. Lisa Murkowski urged the Pentagon to reverse the 'gruesome decision,' warning the broadcast could provide martyrdom.
Other opposition
Sen. Thom Tillis called public executions a feature of oppressive dictatorships, not the United States.
Supporters
Robert Jeffress and Rep. Andy Ogles supported the proposal, arguing public executions demonstrate the sanctity of human life.
The key point
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin dismissed concerns about livestreaming Nidal Hasan's military execution, stating 'no one has to watch it' to avoid martyrdom.
