Vice President JD Vance stated on Friday that he is uncertain about the possibility of a live stream of Nidal Hasan's execution scheduled for December, despite Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's confirmation of such a plan. Vance added, "I'm not going to be watching" if the execution is live-streamed. President Donald Trump has expressed support for Hasan's execution, who was convicted for the 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, which resulted in 13 deaths and 32 injuries. However, it remains unclear if Trump agrees with Hegseth's proposal to make the execution publicly viewable. When asked about Trump's stance on the public viewing of the execution, the White House directed inquiries to the Pentagon.
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Vance comments on potential live stream of Hasan's execution
Vice President JD Vance expressed uncertainty about a live stream of Nidal Hasan's upcoming execution, stating he would not watch it. President Donald Trump supports Hasan's execution, but it is unclear if he agrees with the plan for public viewing.
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