LIVE | Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan to Face Firing Squad: Will the Execution Be Livestreamed? | N18

This News18 live segment covers a controversy in the United States after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, a former US Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009. The execution is scheduled for December 3, 2026, at the base where the shooting took place. The report says the announcement drew bipartisan criticism from lawmakers, religious leaders and human-rights advocates, who question whether broadcasting an execution would make it a public spectacle. Vice President JD Vance has expressed doubts that the livestream will happen, and President Donald Trump has given mixed signals. The final arrangements remain unclear.

• Pete Hegseth announced plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan
• Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009
• The execution is scheduled for December 3, 2026
• Lawmakers, religious leaders and human-rights advocates have criticised the plan

🔴 FORT HOOD SHOOTER’S EXECUTION LIVESTREAM ROW: AMERICA DIVIDED A major controversy is unfolding in the United States after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former US Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009. The execution is scheduled for December 3, 2026, at the military base where the shooting took place. Hegseth said the public should be able to watch the execution to understand the consequences of such crimes. But the announcement has triggered bipartisan criticism, with lawmakers, religious leaders and human-rights advocates questioning whether broadcasting an execution would turn capital punishment into a public spectacle. Vice President JD Vance has expressed doubts about whether the livestream will actually happen, saying he would not watch it if it proceeds. President Donald Trump has given mixed signals: he initially said he would make a determination about the broadcast, but later answered affirmatively when asked whether he had approved it. The final arrangements remain unclear. #NidalHasan #FortHood #PeteHegseth #DonaldTrump #JDVance #DeathPenalty n18oc_live CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/ Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube