From TheWrap · JD Knapp · · 50s
Trump Weighs Public Execution Livestream
Trump considers allowing livestream of Nidal Malik Hasan's military execution to deter copycat crimes.
In brief
Trump considers allowing livestream of Nidal Malik Hasan's military execution to deter copycat crimes. Trump is deciding whether to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the 2009 Fort Hood shooter, to prevent copycat violence. Originally reported by TheWrap.
Trump's Decision on Livestream
Trump says he hasn't decided whether to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan's military execution to deter copycat violence.
“He’s a vicious killer, killed 13 people in cold blood; wounded over 20.”
Military Execution Plan
The Pentagon plans to execute Hasan by firing squad on December 3, livestreaming the event publicly.
FCC's Stance

FCC chairman Brendan Carr says the commission won’t be involved in the livestream execution plan.
“My understanding is it’s not on broadcast TV, so I don’t think there’s a role for the FCC one way or the other there.”
Public Reaction
Public figures criticized the decision to livestream Hasan's execution, calling it harmful to the human soul.
“bad for the human soul to tune in to watch”
The one thing
Trump is deciding whether to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the 2009 Fort Hood shooter, to prevent copycat violence.




