Mullin says livestreaming Hasan execution is part of ‘restoring American values’
- On Sunday, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended the administration's plan to livestream Nidal Hasan's December 3 execution by firing squad, dismissing security risks and stating, "No one has to watch it."
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced last week that Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood attack that killed 13 people, will face a firing squad—the first U.S. military execution in 65 years.
- Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski labeled the plan "gruesome," warning it could provide Hasan with the "martyrdom he seeks," while Australian Senator Barnaby Joyce decried the broadcast as "Roman amphitheatre stuff."
- President Donald Trump stated he would "make a decision, ultimately" regarding the broadcast, while Vice President JD Vance cast doubt on whether the livestream will proceed, citing potential risks.
- Experts remain skeptical whether authorities can effectively block the broadcast online, as the unprecedented proposal has ignited global debate over normalizing state-sanctioned violence and digital censorship boundaries.
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EU warns online platforms over livestreaming US execution planned by Pentagon
The European Union warned digital platforms on Monday against livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan, a former US Army psychiatrist who is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3 for killing 13 people at a military base in 2009. Under EU rules, platforms have an obligation to moderate shocking and violent content, including capital punishment.
'I give absolutely zero thought…': DHS chief Mullin brushes off backlash over Hasan execution stream
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin rejected the idea that livestreaming the execution of the Fort Hood mass shooter, Nidal Malik Hasan, could make him a martyr for his cause, saying those against the idea do not have to watch.
The European Union has warned digital platforms of the "clear rules" that apply to violent content on European territory The European Union (EU)
Nidal Hasan, 56, is due to be shot on December 3, 2026 for killing 13 people in 2009. An official of the U.S. Ministry of Defence has assured that this public execution will be broadcast live.
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US authorities plan to live-stream Nidal Hasan's execution. The EU is now warning digital platforms against showing the broadcast.
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