Trump says he’ll decide whether to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
President Donald Trump is weighing whether to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter. The proposal has faced criticism from Republican lawmakers who argue that broadcasting an execution is inappropriate and potentially harmful.
Why it matters
The debate highlights significant ethical and political tensions regarding the intersection of capital punishment, public spectacle, and national security.
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he hasn’t yet made a final decision on whether to livestream the execution of former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, who in 2009 killed 13 people at Fort Hood in Texas. “There are two thoughts: don’t show it and show it. Cause you know, by showing it, maybe other people won’t be doing what he did. So I’ll make a decision ultimately. I know what the military would like to do, but I’ll make a decision,” the president told reporters at the White House. He also spoke about Hasan’s crime, saying, “He’s a vicious killer — killed 13 people in cold blood, wounded over 20.
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