US Will Not Broadcast Execution of Major Nidal Live

The United States has scrapped plans to broadcast the execution of former US Army officer Major Nidal Hasan live.

US President Donald Trump announced this on Thursday (October 15), local time, according to a BBC report.

Previously, Trump had stated that he supported the idea of ​​streaming the execution of Major Nidal—who was responsible for the Fort Hood attack—online. Conversely, Vice President J.D. Vance expressed reservations, stating that he would not watch a live broadcast of the execution.

Following growing criticism regarding the plan to make the execution public, Trump remarked, "Many good and decent people might not want to see him die."

He added, "Broadcasting the execution live could have sent a powerful message to the world about how America deals with terrorists and heinous individuals like Hasan."

The US President stated, "His execution by firing squad will proceed as scheduled, but it will not be broadcast live."

In 2009, at a military base in Texas, Nidal Hasan shot and killed 13 unarmed US service members and wounded 32 others. His execution by firing squad will mark the first military execution in over 60 years.

Trump noted that family members of the victims will be permitted to be present to witness the execution.

"They have a right to see justice served!" Trump said.

Last week, the Pentagon announced that Nidal Hasan’s execution by firing squad is set for December 3, 2026.

At that time, Hegseth had indicated that the execution would be broadcast live for the public to watch.

Last Friday, Trump described Nidal Hasan as "completely deranged." He added, "I don't really care how he dies; the point is that he should die." ‘In my opinion, the death penalty is the appropriate punishment for him.’

He further stated that he fully supports the plan for a live broadcast.