Politics · October 9, 2026
Trump reiterates Fort Hood shooter should be executed amid criticism of livestream decision
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President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance recently addressed the upcoming execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, scheduled for December 3. Following War Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement that the execution via firing squad would be livestreamed, Trump stated he would make a determination on the broadcast but emphasized his support for the death penalty in this case. Vice President Vance expressed skepticism about the livestream but characterized the 2009 attack as one of the worst terrorist incidents on American soil.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance recently addressed the upcoming execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, scheduled for December 3. Following War Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement that the execution via firing squad would be livestreamed, Trump stated he would make a determination on the broadcast but emphasized his support for the death penalty in this case. Vice President Vance expressed skepticism about the livestream but characterized the 2009 attack as one of the worst terrorist incidents on American soil.