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Vance says if live stream of Hasan's execution happens, he's not going to watch

Vance says if live stream of Hasan's execution happens, he's not going to watch

Summary

Vice President JD Vance said he is unsure if Nidal Hasan's execution will be live-streamed, despite Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to allow public viewing. Vance added that if the execution is streamed, he will not watch it. The White House did not confirm President Donald Trump's position on making the execution public and directed questions to the Pentagon.

Key Facts

  • Vice President JD Vance expressed uncertainty about a live stream of Nidal Hasan’s execution.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed plans to live stream the execution.
  • Vance said he personally would not watch the live stream if it happens.
  • Nidal Hasan, a former Army major, killed 13 people and injured 32 at Fort Hood in 2009.
  • President Donald Trump supports Hasan’s execution but has not publicly confirmed support for live streaming it.
  • The White House referred questions about the live stream to the Pentagon.
  • Hasan’s execution is scheduled for December 2026.
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