Trump: Fort Hood Shooter Execution to Proceed by Firing Squad, Without Broadcast

Following the reversal on the livestream, Trump confirmed the execution will proceed as planned, as reports emerge that he was not briefed in advance on the Pentagon announcement.

US President Donald Trump clarified that the execution of Nidal Hasan will proceed as planned by firing squad, despite the cancellation of the live broadcast. According to a report by Walla, immediate family members of the victims will be permitted to witness the execution in person if they choose to do so.

According to Walla and The Jerusalem Post, administration officials said Trump was not initially aware that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would announce the livestream. Network PBS reported that the plan drew bipartisan backlash amid concerns the footage could fuel radicalization, while ynet reported that the president deemed the broadcast inappropriate after learning Hasan uses a wheelchair.