# Mullin shrugs off execution concerns

> DHS chief says no one needs to watch military execution livestream.
- Title: Mullin shrugs off execution concerns · Salon | Shortify
- Summary: DHS chief says no one needs to watch military execution livestream. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin dismissed concerns about livestreaming Nidal…
- Keywords: markwayne mullin, nidal hasan, fort hood, military execution, livestream, dhs, peter hegseth, congressional pushback, martyrdom, radicalization, news, politics
- Source: Salon — https://salon.com/2026/10/11/mullin-shrugs-off-execution-concerns-no-one-has-to-watch-it
- Author: CK Smith
- Published: 2026-10-11T21:53:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: markwayne mullin, nidal hasan, fort hood, military execution, livestream, dhs, peter hegseth, congressional pushback, martyrdom, radicalization, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin dismissed concerns about livestreaming Nidal Hasan's military execution, stating 'no one has to watch it' to avoid martyrdom.