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Public viewing dropped for planned execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

President Donald Trump says the Dec. 3 execution of Nidal Hasan will not be livestreamed, reversing a proposal that drew criticism from both parties. Hasan’s immediate family members may attend in person, Trump said.

By The Dallas Focal staff · October 15, 2026

Public viewing dropped for planned execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the planned execution of Nidal Hasan will not be livestreamed, backing away from a proposal by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that drew criticism from Republicans and Democrats.

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Public viewing dropped for planned execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

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