Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker’s execution by firing squad
Trump's decision to cancel the livestream came after widespread criticism in the US and globally.
On October 16, US President Donald Trump announced that he had cancelled plans to livestream the execution of former US Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by firing squad. The decision came after widespread criticism both domestically and internationally. Vice-President JD Vance had doubts about the execution taking place, and stated he would not watch it.
Trump's rationale for canceling the livestream was that "many very good and well-meaning people would rather not watch him die". The cancellation means that Hasan, who murdered 13 unarmed US military personnel and injured 32 others at Fort Hood in 2009, will still face his execution by firing squad on December 3, 2026. However, the event will no longer be broadcast online.
While Trump still approved of the execution, he acknowledged that "people might prefer not to see him die". The decision to cancel the livestream was met with relief by some, but disappointment from others who had called for transparency. Trump also expressed that he approved of the death penalty for Hasan, but only if the punishment was carried out.
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