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Trump's Mixed Signals on Hasan Execution

Updated 2026-10-09 22:25 UTC 1 source Negative

President Trump sent mixed signals regarding the livestreaming of the execution of former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, while also confirming it would be carried out via firing squad. Sen. Lisa Murkowski criticized the decision to livestream the execution.

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The Hill
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Friday urged the Pentagon to reverse its decision to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, the convicted Fort Hood shooter. “There is no need to livestream any execution, including this one,” Murkowski said on the social platform X. “I would expect this from terr
2026-10-09 21:46 UTC
The Hill
President Trump on Friday reacted to revelations his ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, privately solicited cash to pay down her debts ahead of her confirmation hearing, calling the situation “too bad.” The president spoke to reporters outside the White House before departing for a political
2026-10-09 21:47 UTC
The Hill
President Trump on Friday seemed undecided on whether the execution of former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed like the Pentagon announced. “Well, they’re making a determination about that, but he will be killed, it will be through firing squad,” Trump told reporters before departing for a
2026-10-09 22:03 UTC
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