Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Sunday defended plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, dismissing concerns that broadcasting the death could turn the convicted Fort Hood gunman into a martyr or encourage extremist violence. “I don’t see an elevated risk at this point at all because of this,” Mullin said on CBS’ “Face the Nation.” He argued that the punishment would send a message to anyone who attacks the United States: “We will come after you, and we will make sure that the punishment fits the crime.” The proposal has drawn pushback from fellow Republicans. The Pentagon said President Donald Trump approved Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recommendation that Hasan be executed by firing squad. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell referred to the 2009 attack, in which 13 people were killed and 32 wounded, in a post on X announcing the decision. Hasan’s planned execution and the prospect of broadcasting it raise questions about how the government should balance public accountability and deterrence against the risk of amplifying extremist propaganda. Mullin offered no details about how or when a livestream would be carried out.