Hegseth says 'I fully support' Trump canceling livestreamed execution
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that he stands behind President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel the livestreamed execution by firing squad of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan.
TL;DR
- War Secretary Pete Hegseth supports President Donald Trump's decision to cancel the livestreamed execution of Nidal Hasan.
- Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, was slated for execution by firing squad.
- The initial plan to livestream the execution was met with backlash.
- Critics feared the broadcast could make Hasan a martyr.