On October 15, 2026, Donald Trump canceled the Pentagon's plans to livestream a firing squad execution scheduled for December 3. The execution pertains to Nidal Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring over 30 during the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood. Sources close to Trump indicated that he was unaware of the livestream announcement made by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Following the announcement, there was significant backlash, with an ABC News poll on the day of the cancellation showing that 80% of Americans opposed the livestream, including 55% of self-identified MAGA Republicans.
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Trump cancels plans to livestream execution by firing squad
Donald Trump has canceled the Pentagon's plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, scheduled for December 3. The decision follows widespread public backlash, with a recent poll indicating that 80% of Americans were against the livestream, including a majority of MAGA Republicans.
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