Nidal Hasan Military Execution Plans
What's Happened So Far
President Trump initially suggested he was considering livestreaming the military execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had announced the execution would be public, prompting Trump to say on October 6 that he had not yet made a final decision on whether to broadcast the proceeding. The proposal drew opposition from Republicans, Democrats, and rights advocacy groups.
A week later, on October 13, Trump reversed course and announced the execution will not be livestreamed. However, victim families will be permitted to attend and view the execution in person. Hasan was convicted in connection with a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood that killed 13 people and wounded 31 others.
- Oct 13, 2026· 6 sources
Trump Says Fort Hood Shooter's Execution Will Not Be Livestreamed
President Trump announced Thursday that the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will not be livestreamed, reversing a plan announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week. The execution is scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, but victim families will be permitted to view it in person.
- Oct 6, 2026· 6 sources(article archived)
Trump Says He Will Decide Whether to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan's Execution
President Trump said Saturday he has not made a final decision on whether to livestream the planned December firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it would be public. The plan has drawn criticism from some Republicans, Democrats and rights groups.