US President Donald Trump says no final decision has been made on whether the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be publicly broadcast or livestreamed. Trump says he supports the death penalty being carried out by firing squad, adding that the matter of streaming is still being determined.
Several outlets report that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth had earlier said the execution would be broadcast publicly, creating uncertainty about whether that plan proceeds. Trump’s comments are described as mixed, with him indicating determination is ongoing while stressing that Hasan will be executed.
The reporting centres on the December 3 scheduled execution and the policy question of whether the livestreaming component will be implemented as previously indicated by the Pentagon. Outlets vary in emphasis: some foreground Trump’s lack of a final answer, while others highlight the earlier defence department announcement that is now subject to change.
