Justice · Washington, D.C. · United States of America · October 15, 2026

Pentagon drops plan to livestream Nidal Hasan execution

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 14, 8:00 PM ET

President Trump said the Defense Department had reversed its plan to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the 2009 Fort Hood gunman, set for December 3. The reversal followed broad backlash.

Why it matters

The episode touched on debates over capital punishment and public spectacle.

Background

Nidal Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009 and was sentenced to death by a military court. Military executions have been extremely rare in the US.

The story so far

1. Oct 8Hegseth says Fort Hood shooter's execution will be broadcast
2. Oct 9Hegseth says Fort Hood shooter's execution will be broadcast
3. Oct 15Pentagon drops plan to livestream Nidal Hasan execution
4. Oct 16Trump says Pentagon dropped plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution

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Sources

• France 24 ↗October 15, 2026

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