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Trump says Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's execution will not be livestreamed

Trump says Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's execution will not be livestreamed

Also reported by France24, PBS NewsHour, BBC Top Stories, Al Jazeera, Axios

Summary

President Donald Trump announced on social media that the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad will not be livestreamed. This decision came after members of both political parties expressed opposition to broadcasting the execution live.

Key Facts

  • Nidal Hasan is the shooter involved in the Fort Hood attack.
  • Hasan is set to be executed by firing squad.
  • President Donald Trump made the announcement on social media.
  • The execution will not be livestreamed to the public.
  • The decision followed bipartisan backlash, meaning people from both political parties disagreed with livestreaming.
  • Livestreaming refers to broadcasting an event live over the internet.
  • The Fort Hood shooting was a high-profile event involving a military base in Texas.
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