Pentagon to Stream Fort Hood Shooter's Execution Live in December

WHO:

CBS News - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated, “We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public.”

NBC News - Acting Secretary of the Army Adam Telle set the date for Hasan’s execution on December 3 at 2pm ET, 1pm CT.

NBC News - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated, “We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public.”

CNN - Hegseth mentioned that the execution would be carried out by soldiers with rifles executing the firing squad.

CNN - Vice President JD Vance expressed doubt about whether the execution would actually be livestreamed, stating, “I don’t know that that’s actually going to happen.” He added that he would not watch the execution if it were livestreamed.

CNN - Sheri Lynn Johnson, assistant director of the Death Penalty Project at Cornell Law School, commented that allowing the public to watch executions could desensitize the public to death.

NBC News - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated, “We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public.”

BBC - Alonzo Lunsford, a survivor of the Fort Hood shooting, expressed support for the execution but questioned the decision to livestream it.

NBC News - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated, “We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public.”

CNN - Pete Hegseth stated in an interview aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln that the execution would be “public” and emphasized the need for people to understand the serious consequences of such actions.

CNN - Alonzo Lunsford, a retired Staff Sgt. and survivor of the Fort Hood shooting, plans to witness Nidal Hasan's execution.

NBC News - A Defense Department official confirmed that the execution of Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed.

Rolling Stone - Pete Hegseth stated, “No brainer,” regarding the decision to execute Nidal Hasan by firing squad.

CNN - President Trump approved the execution of Nidal Hasan.

CNN - Pete Hegseth stated that the execution will be public to demonstrate the serious consequences of such actions.

CNN - Nidal Hasan, ex-Army major, convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009.

CNN - Pete Hegseth, U.S. Defense Secretary.

CNN - Adam Telle, Acting Secretary of the Army.

WHAT:

CNN - The execution of Nidal Hasan will be the first public execution in modern American history, a practice that ended nearly a century ago in the U.S.

CNN - The execution by firing squad will be the first of its kind carried out by the U.S. Army since World War II.

CNN - The execution will occur on a Thursday at 1pm, the same time Hasan carried out the shooting.

CNN - The last public execution in the U.S. is considered to be the 1936 hanging of Rainey Bethea.

CNN - There have only been six firing squad executions since 1977, with three occurring last year in South Carolina.

CBS News - The Pentagon's plan to livestream the execution has sparked backlash, with GOP Senator Thom Tillis stating, "Public executions are what oppressive dictatorships like Iran and Afghanistan do."

Alternet - The Pentagon announced that the execution of Nidal Hasan would be the first public execution in modern American history, a practice that ended nearly a century ago in the U.S.

NBC News - The execution of Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed on December 3 at 2pm ET, 1pm CT.

CNN - The execution by firing squad will be the first of its kind carried out by the U.S. Army since World War II.

Alternet - The Pentagon announced that the execution of Nidal Hasan would be the first public execution in modern American history, a practice that ended nearly a century ago in the U.S.

Alternet - The Pentagon confirmed that the execution of Nidal Hasan would be the first public execution in modern American history, a practice that ended nearly a century ago in the U.S.

Alternet - The Pentagon stated that the execution of Nidal Hasan would be the first public execution in modern American history.

CNN - Hegseth mentioned that the execution would be carried out by soldiers with rifles executing the firing squad.

Boston.com - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated, “We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public.”

Alternet - The Pentagon announced that the execution of Nidal Hasan would be the first public execution in modern American history.

CNN - Hegseth stated, “I liked the mentality we had in World War II, which was win. Which was understand when the enemy attacks you, you stand your ground.”

CNN - Hegseth said, “We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public, because people need to understand that there’s serious consequences for these types of things.”

CBS News - The Pentagon announced that Nidal Hasan's execution will be livestreamed.

NBC News - The execution will be carried out by firing squad.

CNN - Hasan was convicted of 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted murder.

CNN - The execution by firing squad will be the first of its kind carried out by the U.S. Army since World War II.

WHERE:

CNN - The execution will take place at Fort Hood.

WHEN:

NBC News - The execution of Nidal Hasan is scheduled for December 3 at 2pm ET, 1pm CT.

CNN - The execution of Nidal Hasan is scheduled for December 3 at 2pm ET, 1pm CT, which is a Thursday.

CNN - The execution of Nidal Hasan is scheduled for December 3 at 2pm ET, 1pm CT.

NBC News - The execution of Nidal Hasan is scheduled for December 3 at 2pm ET, 1pm CT.

CNN - The execution will occur on a Thursday at 1pm, the same time Hasan carried out the shooting.

NBC News - The execution of Nidal Hasan is scheduled for December 3 at 2pm ET, 1pm CT.

NBC News - The execution is scheduled for December 3 at 2pm ET, 1pm CT.

CNN - The execution will occur on a Thursday at 1pm, the same time Hasan carried out the shooting.

WHY:

CNN - Critics have expressed horror at the decision to conduct a public execution, comparing it to practices in countries like Iran and North Korea, and raising concerns about the implications for American society.

CNN - Critics, including outgoing Sen. Thom Tillis and Georgia GOP Rep. Austin Scott, have expressed that live-streaming executions is inappropriate and likened it to practices in oppressive regimes.

Alternet - Critics have expressed horror at the decision to conduct a public execution, comparing it to practices in countries like Iran and North Korea, and raising concerns about the implications for American society.

CNN - Hegseth stated, “We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public, because people need to understand that there’s serious consequences for these types of things.”

CNN - Hegseth emphasized the need for the public to understand the serious consequences of such actions, stating, “people need to understand that there’s serious consequences for these types of things.”

CNN - Pete Hegseth stated that the execution will be public to demonstrate the serious consequences of such actions.

HOW:

CNN - The Pentagon has not yet provided details on how the execution will be publicized or who will be running the livestream.

CNN - Hegseth stated that the execution would occur on “a Thursday, we’re going to do it at one o’clock, which is when he did it.”

CNN - The execution will be carried out by soldiers with rifles executing the firing squad, as stated by Hegseth, who emphasized the need for the public to witness the event.

CNN - Hegseth stated that the execution would occur on “a Thursday, we’re going to do it at one o’clock, which is when he did it.”

CNN - Hegseth mentioned that the execution would be carried out by soldiers with rifles executing the firing squad.

CNN - The execution will involve soldiers with rifles executing the firing squad, as stated by Hegseth.

CNN - The execution will involve soldiers with rifles executing the firing squad.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 21:59 UTC)

The execution of Nidal Hasan is set for December 3 at 2 PM Eastern Time, marking the first public execution in modern American history, a practice that has not been seen in nearly a century. This execution by firing squad will also be the first of its kind carried out by the U.S. Army since World War II, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has assured that it will be accessible to the public. Critics are voicing their concerns about this decision, likening it to practices in countries such as Iran and North Korea, while the Pentagon has yet to reveal specifics about how the execution will be broadcasted.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 21:01 UTC)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the execution of Nidal Hasan will be carried out by soldiers using rifles in a firing squad, marking the first such execution by the U.S. Army since World War II. Scheduled for December 3 at 2 PM ET, the execution will take place at the same time Hasan committed his shooting. Critics have voiced their concerns over the public nature of the execution, likening it to practices in countries like Iran and North Korea, while the Pentagon has yet to clarify how the event will be publicized or who will manage the livestream.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 19:58 UTC)

Vice President JD Vance has raised doubts about the potential livestreaming of an upcoming execution, stating he wouldn’t watch it if it were to happen. Critics, including outgoing Senator Thom Tillis and Georgia GOP Representative Austin Scott, have condemned the idea of live-streaming executions, comparing it to practices found in oppressive regimes. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has yet to clarify how the execution will be publicized or who will manage the livestream.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 18:00 UTC)

The Pentagon has announced plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, marking the first public execution in modern American history, a practice that has not been seen in the U.S. for nearly a century. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the importance of public access, stating, “We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it.” However, the decision has sparked significant backlash, with GOP Senator Thom Tillis condemning public executions as a tactic of oppressive regimes like those in Iran and Afghanistan, while critics voice their horror and concern over the implications for American society.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 17:01 UTC)

The execution of Nidal Hasan is set to be livestreamed on December 3 at 2 PM Eastern Time, marking a significant event as it will be the first execution by firing squad carried out by the U.S. Army since World War II. According to Hegseth, the execution will take place on a Thursday at one o'clock, which is the same time Hasan committed his crimes. This highly anticipated event is expected to draw considerable attention as it unfolds.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 16:00 UTC)

Alonzo Lunsford, a survivor of the Fort Hood shooting, has voiced his support for the upcoming execution but raised concerns about the decision to livestream it. The Pentagon's plan to broadcast the execution has drawn criticism, with GOP Senator Thom Tillis comparing public executions to those in oppressive regimes like Iran and Afghanistan. Critics are horrified by this decision, fearing it could reflect poorly on American society, as the execution will be conducted by soldiers using rifles in a firing squad.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 15:04 UTC)

The Pentagon has announced that the execution of Nidal Hasan will mark the first public execution in modern American history, a practice that has not been seen in nearly a century. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that the event will be accessible to the public, stating, “We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it.” The execution is scheduled for December 3 at 2 PM ET, with Hegseth noting it will take place at the same time Hasan committed his crimes.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 14:02 UTC)

The Pentagon has confirmed that the execution of Nidal Hasan will mark the first public execution in modern American history, a practice that has not been seen in nearly a century. In an interview aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, Pete Hegseth emphasized the importance of making this execution public, stating that it is crucial for people to understand the serious consequences of such actions. The execution is scheduled for December 3 at 2 PM ET, which is a Thursday.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 13:10 UTC)

Alonzo Lunsford, a retired Staff Sergeant and survivor of the Fort Hood shooting, plans to witness the execution of Nidal Hasan, which the Pentagon has announced will be the first public execution in modern American history. The execution is set to take place on a Thursday at one o'clock, the same time Hasan carried out his attack, and will be conducted by soldiers using rifles in a firing squad. Hegseth emphasized the importance of this event, stating that it serves as a reminder of the serious consequences for such actions.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 10:59 UTC)

The execution of Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, as confirmed by a Defense Department official. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the event is scheduled for December 3 at 2 PM ET and emphasized the importance of public awareness regarding the serious consequences of such actions. Hegseth remarked, “people need to understand that there’s serious consequences for these types of things.”

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 08:06 UTC)

The execution of Nidal Hasan is scheduled for December 3 at 2 PM Eastern Time, which is 1 PM Central Time. CNN reports that this execution will take place on a Thursday at 1 PM, the same time Hasan carried out his shooting. Hegseth confirmed that the timing is intentional, stating, "a Thursday, we’re going to do it at one o’clock, which is when he did it."

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 05:05 UTC)

The execution of Nidal Hasan is set for December 3 at 2 PM Eastern Time. CNN's Hegseth noted that the execution will take place on a Thursday at one o'clock, the same time Hasan committed his crimes. This highly anticipated event has drawn significant media attention as the date approaches.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 02:16 UTC)

The Pentagon has announced that the execution of Nidal Hasan will mark the first public execution in modern American history. Pete Hegseth stated it was a “no brainer” to carry out the execution by firing squad, which will involve soldiers using rifles. This significant decision has drawn attention as it sets a precedent for how such cases may be handled in the future.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 01:32 UTC)

President Trump has approved the execution of Nidal Hasan, according to CNN. Hegseth expressed a sentiment reminiscent of World War II, emphasizing the importance of standing your ground when attacked. The execution will be carried out by soldiers using rifles in a firing squad, as detailed by Hegseth.

(UPDATED October 8, 2026 23:58 UTC)

Pete Hegseth announced that a public execution will take place to highlight the serious consequences of certain actions. He emphasized that the event will be accessible for viewing, stating, “We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public, because people need to understand that there’s serious consequences for these types of things.” The execution will be carried out by soldiers using rifles as part of a firing squad.

(UPDATED October 8, 2026 23:00 UTC)

The Pentagon has announced that the execution of Nidal Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, will be livestreamed and carried out by firing squad, marking the first such execution by the U.S. Army since World War II. Scheduled for December 3 at 2 PM ET, the execution will take place at Fort Hood, coinciding with the same time Hasan committed the shooting. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that this public execution aims to demonstrate the serious consequences of such actions.