DHS secretary defends livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin supports the Pentagon’s plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. The execution, planned for December 3 by firing squad, will be the first military execution since 1961 and has faced criticism from some lawmakers and public figures.Key Facts
- Nidal Hasan, a former Army major, is set to be executed by firing squad on December 3.
- Hasan was convicted for killing 13 people and injuring more than 30 at Fort Hood in 2009.
- The Pentagon plans to livestream the execution to the public.
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin supports the livestream and says no one has to watch if they don’t want to.
- Some Republicans, including Senator Lisa Murkowski, oppose the livestream, calling it unnecessary and giving Hasan unwanted attention.
- Vice President JD Vance called Hasan’s attack one of the worst terrorist acts on U.S. soil outside of 9/11 but said he would not watch the execution.
- President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on whether the execution will be livestreamed.
- This will be the first military execution in the U.S. since 1961.
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