Trump officials now leaning against execution livestream: sources
Last week, the Pentagon had said the execution of the ex-Army major convicted of killing 13 in 2009 would be livestreamed.
Trump administration officials are considering not livestreaming the execution of former Army Major Nidal Hasan, who is set to be executed by firing squad for the 2009 Fort Hood massacre. The Pentagon initially planned to allow live viewing of the execution, but sources say the decision is now leaning against it. President Trump has not yet made a final decision, and White House and Pentagon spokespersons have not commented on the matter.
There has been pressure from Congress and others not to broadcast the execution, citing concerns that it could serve as a recruiting tool for terrorists. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously stated that the Pentagon planned to make the execution public, emphasizing that viewers would understand the consequences of such actions.
Several top Republicans have also expressed opposition to livestreaming Hasan's execution, including Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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