{
  "id": 14783057,
  "title": "Trump cancels planned livestream of Fort Hood attacker’s execution",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trump-cancels-planned-livestream-of-fort-hood-attackers-execution",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T20:07:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/trump-cancels-planned-livestream-of-fort-hood-attackers-execution/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump has rescinded his initial decision to live-stream the execution of Nidal Hasan, the former US Army psychiatrist who carried out the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that left 13 people dead. Trump had advocated for broadcasting the execution by firing squad, citing its potential to deter terrorism. However, he reversed his stance after facing widespread criticism from human rights groups and citizens in the United States and abroad. In a statement released on Thursday, Trump acknowledged that some individuals opposed to the broadcast had good intentions but argued that many people would prefer not to witness the execution. He explained that his initial support for the livestream was driven by a desire to serve as a warning to potential terrorists, stating that it might have deterred others from engaging in terrorist activities. Trump emphasized that the execution itself would still occur as planned, but it would not be televised. The scheduled date for Hasan's execution by firing squad is December 3, 2026, marking the first military execution in the United States in over 60 years. Although the public livestream will no longer be broadcast, Trump stated that the families of the victims would still be permitted to attend and observe the execution in person if they desired. The Pentagon's initial announcement of the livestreaming of the execution drew strong reactions, with human rights advocates and others condemning the idea of making a death sentence a public spectacle. The United Nations also condemned the proposal, calling it abhorrent. While global executions in 2025 totaled thousands, public executions were reported in only two countries, with Iran carrying out 11 and Afghanistan six, underscoring the rarity of such practices internationally.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump has withdrawn plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, the former US Army psychiatrist responsible for the deadly 2009 shooting at Fort Hood in Texas. Trump had earlier supported broadcasting Hasan’s execution by firing squad, arguing that showing the punishment could discourage terrorism. However, he changed his position following widespread […] Trump cancels…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "Trump scraps Hegseth plan to livestream military execution",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trump-scraps-hegseth-plan-to-livestream-military-execution",
        "published": "2026-10-15T21:38:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Trump calls off livestream of execution by firing squad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trump-calls-off-livestream-of-execution-by-firing-squad",
        "published": "2026-10-15T22:06:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}