Top Stories · October 9, 2026
Vance Says He Would Not Watch Livestreamed Execution of Fort Hood Shooter
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Vice President JD Vance has expressed skepticism regarding the Pentagon's plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, stating he does not know if the broadcast will ultimately occur. While reiterating the severity of Hasan's 2009 attack, which he labeled the worst terrorist act on U.S. soil after 9/11, Vance confirmed he would not watch the livestream if it proceeds. The announcement of the livestream by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced bipartisan criticism, as well as condemnation from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the United Nations.
Vice President JD Vance has expressed skepticism regarding the Pentagon's plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, stating he does not know if the broadcast will ultimately occur. While reiterating the severity of Hasan's 2009 attack, which he labeled the worst terrorist act on U.S. soil after 9/11, Vance confirmed he would not watch the livestream if it proceeds. The announcement of the livestream by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced bipartisan criticism, as well as condemnation from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the United Nations.