From The Verge · Jay Peters · · 1m 10s
FCC chief defers execution broadcast decision to Pentagon
Brendan Carr says the FCC will let Pete Hegseth decide if TV networks can air the planned execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan.
In brief
Brendan Carr says the FCC will let Pete Hegseth decide if TV networks can air the planned execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. FCC chairman Brendan Carr said he will defer to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on whether broadcast TV networks can air the planned execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan…
Pentagon plans to livestream execution
The Pentagon is planning to livestream the execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad, raising questions about broadcast television coverage.
Carr says FCC has no role if online only
FCC chairman Brendan Carr said the agency has no role if the execution appears only on an online platform beyond the FCC's jurisdiction, not on broadcast TV.
“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.”
Carr defers to Hegseth on broadcast decision
When asked if the execution would be allowed on broadcast TV if the Defense Department wanted it, Carr said it would be Hegseth's choice to make.
“Ultimately we're going to defer to Secretary Hegseth and his decisions on how to move forward with this.”
Tech platforms have not yet responded
The Verge asked YouTube, Twitch, Meta, and X whether they will allow the execution livestream on their platforms. As of publication, none had responded to requests for comment.
At a glance
FCC chairman Brendan Carr said he will defer to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on whether broadcast TV networks can air the planned execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad.
