Publication date: October 15, 2026
Location: Fort Hood, Texas, United States
Topic: U.S. military, death penalty, White House
Source: CNN
President Donald Trump has canceled plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former U.S. Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting.
The decision, announced on Thursday, October 15, reverses a proposal previously announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Pentagon had said the execution would be broadcast publicly, prompting criticism from lawmakers, religious leaders and some survivors of the attack.
Hasan’s execution remains scheduled for December 3, 2026, at Fort Hood in Texas. Trump said the execution would proceed by firing squad but would not be streamed online. He also said immediate family members of the victims could attend in person if they wished.
The November 5, 2009, attack took place at the military installation, where soldiers were preparing for deployment. Hasan opened fire at a medical facility, killing 13 people and injuring 32 others. Responding law enforcement officers shot him, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.
A military jury convicted Hasan of 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder in 2013 and sentenced him to death.
The livestream proposal faced opposition across party lines. Critics argued that broadcasting an execution could turn a serious judicial process into a public spectacle. Some survivors also expressed reservations about making the event available for public viewing.
Trump said he believed a public broadcast might serve as a deterrent, but acknowledged that many people did not want to watch an execution. His announcement ended the administration’s plan to stream the event.
The execution date could still be affected by legal proceedings or appeals. As of October 15, officials had not announced a change to the scheduled date.
The controversy has renewed discussion about capital punishment, the military justice system and whether executions should be made public.
Read the original CNN report: https://edition.cnn.com/2026/10/15/politics/fort-hood-shooter-execution-livestream-called-off
This article summarizes reporting available on October 15, 2026. The execution has not yet taken place, and the scheduled date may be subject to legal developments.
Publication date: October 15, 2026
Location: Fort Hood, Texas, United States
Topic: U.S. military, death penalty, White House
Source: CNN
