Trump officials now leaning against livestream of execution, sources say
Updated on: October 13, 2026 / 7:44 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Trump administration officials are reportedly reconsidering allowing the execution of Nidal Hasan to be livestreamed.
- The Pentagon had previously stated that the execution would be public.
- There is opposition from Congress and within the administration due to concerns about the broadcast becoming a recruitment tool for terrorists.
- President Trump has not made a final decision, stating "We're looking at it."
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had expressed support for making the execution public to show consequences.