# Trump Weighs Public Execution Livestream

> Trump considers allowing livestream of Nidal Malik Hasan's military execution to deter copycat crimes.
- Title: Trump Weighs Public Execution Livestream · TheWrap | Shortify
- Summary: Trump considers allowing livestream of Nidal Malik Hasan's military execution to deter copycat crimes. Trump is deciding whether to livestream the execution…
- Keywords: trump, nidal malik hasan, fort hood, military execution, livestream, firing squad, penta, pete hegseth, federal communications commission, brendan carr, entertainment, culture
- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/media-platforms/politics/trump-public-execution-livestream-firing-squad-reason
- Author: JD Knapp
- Published: 2026-10-10T20:41:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, nidal malik hasan, fort hood, military execution, livestream, firing squad, penta, pete hegseth, federal communications commission, brendan carr, entertainment, culture
## 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
## Key takeaway

Trump is deciding whether to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the 2009 Fort Hood shooter, to prevent copycat violence.