Top Stories · October 10, 2026
Firing Squad Execution to be Publicly Livestreamed by Military
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The U.S. Defense Department has announced that the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad, scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood, will be publicly livestreamed. This marks the first U.S. military execution since 1961. The decision has prompted strong condemnation from Vatican officials and U.S. Catholic bishops, who argue the move turns death into a spectacle and violates human dignity. While President Trump expressed support for the execution itself, Vice President JD Vance expressed skepticism regarding the livestreaming plans.
The U.S. Defense Department has announced that the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad, scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood, will be publicly livestreamed. This marks the first U.S. military execution since 1961. The decision has prompted strong condemnation from Vatican officials and U.S. Catholic bishops, who argue the move turns death into a spectacle and violates human dignity. While President Trump expressed support for the execution itself, Vice President JD Vance expressed skepticism regarding the livestreaming plans.