Trump says 'they're making a determination' on livestream of Hasan execution

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance recently addressed the upcoming execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army major responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. While Trump affirmed his support for the execution by firing squad, he offered mixed signals regarding his approval of a public livestream, stating a determination is being made while also saying 'absolutely' when asked if he approved it. Vice President Vance expressed skepticism that a livestream would occur and stated he would not watch it if it did. The Pentagon, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has reportedly planned for the livestream, citing a need for public consequences, though the move has faced criticism from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers who cite moral and national security concerns.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance recently addressed the upcoming execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army major responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. While Trump affirmed his support for the execution by firing squad, he offered mixed signals regarding his approval of a public livestream, stating a determination is being made while also saying 'absolutely' when asked if he approved it. Vice President Vance expressed skepticism that a livestream would occur and stated he would not watch it if it did. The Pentagon, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has reportedly planned for the livestream, citing a need for public consequences, though the move has faced criticism from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers who cite moral and national security concerns.