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Archived story · published October 15, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Politics · October 15, 2026

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

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President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will no longer be livestreamed to the public. The decision followed bipartisan criticism from lawmakers and skepticism from Vice President JD Vance regarding the public nature of the event. While the execution will remain scheduled for December 3 via firing squad, Trump stated that only the immediate families of the victims will be permitted to view the event in person. Hasan, a former Army major, was convicted of killing 13 people and wounding 32 others in a 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • President Trump reversed the decision to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution.
  • Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 32 others at Fort Hood in 2009.
  • The execution is scheduled to be carried out by firing squad.
  • Immediate families of the victims will still be allowed to view the execution in person.
  • The decision to cancel the livestream followed bipartisan criticism.

Reported by only some outlets

  • The execution is scheduled for December 3.
  • Vice President JD Vance stated he would not watch the livestream if it occurred.
  • Hasan is paralyzed from the waist down due to injuries sustained during the 2009 shooting.
  • Hasan shouted 'Allahu akbar' during the attack.
  • Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth originally announced the public streaming of the execution.

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