{
  "id": 14729212,
  "title": "Trump scraps plan to livestream execution after broad backlash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trump-scraps-plan-to-livestream-execution-after-broad-backlash",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T15:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261016/trump-scraps-plan-to-livestream-execution-after-broad-backlash"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The planned livestreaming of the execution of Nidal Hasan, a convicted military base shooter, has been canceled by U.S. President Donald Trump, following widespread opposition both domestically and internationally. The decision was made by Trump, who announced the cancellation on his Truth Social platform. The move to livestream Hasan's execution was met with outrage from various groups, including Democratic and Republican politicians, the Catholic Church, and the United Nations. Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense who initially proposed the streaming plan, is currently facing criticism over the ongoing Iran war and its consequences, which are affecting Trump's Republican Party as it prepares for the November midterm elections. Despite Trump's initial support for the streaming idea, acknowledging that it might have served as a deterrent for others, he ultimately decided against it, stating that many well-meaning people would prefer not to witness the execution. The execution itself will still proceed as originally scheduled, with Hasan being put to death by firing squad, but the public streaming of the event will not occur.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — The firing squad execution of a convicted military base shooter will not be livestreamed, U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday, canceling a contentious plan by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The move to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution was widely opposed at home and abroad, prompting outrage from both U.S. Democratic and Republican politicians, the Catholic Church and…",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump cancels livestream of Nidal Hasan's execution.",
    "Cancellation follows global and domestic backlash.",
    "Execution proceeds as planned with firing squad."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Trump cancels planned livestream of Fort Hood shooter execution",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trump-cancels-planned-livestream-of-fort-hood-shooter-execution",
        "published": "2026-10-15T14:49:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Trump scraps plan to livestream execution after broad backlash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trump-scraps-plan-to-livestream-execution-after-broad-backlash-14739143",
        "published": "2026-10-15T16:01:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Trump scraps plan to livestream execution after broad backlash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trump-scraps-plan-to-livestream-execution-after-broad-backlash-14732771",
        "published": "2026-10-15T16:02:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Trump cancels livestreamed execution amid backlash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trump-cancels-livestreamed-execution-amid-backlash",
        "published": "2026-10-15T16:46:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Trump nixes Hegseth’s plan to broadcast execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hassan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trump-nixes-hegseths-plan-to-broadcast-execution-of-fort-hood-shooter",
        "published": "2026-10-15T16:56:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Trump cancels livestream plan for Nidal Hasan’s scheduled execution",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trump-cancels-livestream-plan-for-nidal-hasans-scheduled-execution",
        "published": "2026-10-15T17:08:06.000Z"
      }
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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."
}