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Trump Cancels Livestream of Fort Hood Shooter's Execution
- President Trump announced via social media that the execution of Nidal Hasan will not be livestreamed.
- Nidal Hasan is scheduled for execution by firing squad on December 3, 2020, for the 2009 shooting at Fort Hood.
- The decision to cancel the livestream was made after facing bipartisan criticism and a poll showing 80% opposition.
- Only immediate family members of the victims will be allowed to witness the execution in person.
- The execution will be the first military execution in over 60 years.
Articles (24)
ABC News·
Trump announces Nidal Hasan execution 'will not be streamed'
CNBC·
Trump says Nidal Hasan execution won't be livestreamed
BBC News·
Trump calls off livestream for Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad
The New York Times·
Trump Cancels Planned Livestream of Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution
Mother Jones·
Trump Calls Off Execution Livestream
United Press International·
Trump: Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's execution will not be livestreamed
France 24·
Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution will not be livestreamed, Trump says
South China Morning Post·
Trump scraps livestream for Fort Hood shooter’s execution by firing squad
CBS News·
Trump says Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's execution will not be livestreamed
The Verge·
Trump calls off livestream of execution