{
  "id": 14723143,
  "title": "Trump drops plan to livestream US soldier’s execution",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trump-drops-plan-to-livestream-us-soldiers-execution",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T15:12:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/trump-drops-plan-to-livestream-us-soldiers-execution/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former US President Donald Trump has decided not to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the convicted killer of 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. The execution, originally scheduled for December 3, 2026, will still proceed by firing squad but will not be broadcast publicly. Trump announced the decision on his Truth Social platform, stating that while broadcasting could serve as a deterrent, many people preferred not to witness such violence. Hasan's immediate families could attend the execution in person if they desired. Trump described Hasan as a \"very bad and evil man\" and criticized the Obama administration for failing to act on intelligence about the former army psychiatrist before the shooting. The decision to avoid livestreaming follows criticism of the initial plan, with lawmakers and religious leaders opposing the broadcast. The execution was authorized by Trump after the completion of the military appeals process.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump has cancelled plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, the soldier convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-drops-plan-to-livestream-us-soldiers-execution/",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump cancels livestream for Nidal Malik Hasan execution.",
    "Execution proceeds by firing squad on December 3, 2026.",
    "Hasan's family allowed in-person attendance."
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Trump cancels plan to livestream execution following global condemnation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trump-cancels-plan-to-livestream-execution-following-global",
        "published": "2026-10-15T14:29:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Donald Trump calls off planned live stream of firing squad execution",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/donald-trump-calls-off-planned-live-stream-of-firing-squad-execution",
        "published": "2026-10-15T14:44:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Trump scraps plan to livestream execution after backlash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trump-scraps-plan-to-livestream-execution-after-backlash",
        "published": "2026-10-15T15:03:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Trump drops plan to livestream US soldier’s execution",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trump-drops-plan-to-livestream-us-soldiers-execution-14725021",
        "published": "2026-10-15T15:22:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump scraps plan to livestream execution after backlash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trump-scraps-plan-to-livestream-execution-after-backlash-14733946",
        "published": "2026-10-15T15:23:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Trump halts livestream plan for Fort Hood shooter’s execution",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trump-halts-livestream-plan-for-fort-hood-shooters-execution",
        "published": "2026-10-15T16:36:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}