Trump comments on potential livestream of Fort Hood killer's execution

President Trump stated on Saturday that he is uncertain whether the public should witness the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, indicating he will ultimately make a decision. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump described Hasan as 'vicious' and 'violent.' He noted, 'There are two thoughts: don’t show it and show it, because you know by showing it, maybe other people won’t be doing what he did.' Trump acknowledged that he understands the military's desire to make an 'example' of Hasan but emphasized that he was not involved in the decision to livestream the execution. 'I wasn’t involved in that decision, but I understand the decision,' Trump told CNY Central during a campaign trip to Syracuse. He confirmed his approval of the execution itself, stating, 'I did.' Trump's comments seem to clarify earlier statements where he appeared to endorse the livestream plan. He also recounted the details of Hasan's attack, which resulted in 13 deaths and 32 injuries during a shooting at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009. The military plans to carry out the execution by firing squad, the first since 1945, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announcing it would be broadcast live on December 3. Trump expressed indifference to the method of execution, saying, 'I really don’t care how he goes as long as he goes. And I think that the death penalty is a very worthy way of going for him.' Vice President JD Vance, during a campaign event in Ohio, stated he would not watch the execution if it is livestreamed, expressing skepticism about whether it would actually happen.