Why does Pete Hegseth want to livestream an execution?
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has proposed livestreaming the execution of a man convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood attack. Scholars suggest the proposal may be influenced by his religious background.
Why it matters
The proposal raises significant ethical and legal questions regarding the public nature of capital punishment and the role of government officials in media.
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