US plans to livestream execution
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The U.S. plans to livestream the December firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, while House Speaker Mike Johnson warned the broadcast could aid terrorist recruitment.
by Ryan Goodman
"Friction point: Some survivors of the 2009 military base attack, where Hasan killed 13 people, are on board with the execution — but have questioned the idea to make it public."
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Public execution opposition grows as Trump expresses private misgivings
The plan is garnering mounting discomfort from the Catholic Church, the Hill and survivors.
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October 13, 2026 at 5:24 PM
"Friction point: Some survivors of the 2009 military base attack, where Hasan killed 13 people, are on board with the execution — but have questioned the idea to make it public."
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by Arlene Stein
How a botched execution and proposed livestream of a firing squad fit in to the US’ death penalty history
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How a botched execution and proposed livestream of a firing squad fit in to the US’ death penalty history
Two death penality cases in the US have shocked the world: one for being botched and the other for possibly being made public.
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October 13, 2026 at 4:59 PM
How a botched execution and proposed livestream of a firing squad fit in to the US’ death penalty history
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Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D: "do we really want to imitate the terrorists of this world and make a public spectacle of barbarically killing our adversaries? The crime [...] was heinous, but does exposing the public to his execution serve any purpose? "
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Archbishop Broglio Issues Statement on Proposed Execution Livestream - Archdiocese for the Military, USA
Archbishop Broglio has issued a statement on the proposal to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad.
www.milarch.org
October 13, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D: "do we really want to imitate the terrorists of this world and make a public spectacle of barbarically killing our adversaries? The crime [...] was heinous, but does exposing the public to his execution serve any purpose? "
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Legally, the EU has the means to stop the livestreaming of Nidal Hasan's execution. Does it have the political will to use them, too? My latest for "The Morning Post Europe", with @davidcarretta.bsky.social and @cspillmann.bsky.social. europemorningpost.substack.com/p/pete-hegse...
Pete Hegseth's Execution Porn Puts The EU In A Tight Spot
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October 13, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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Trump privately expresses doubts about livestreaming execution www.axios.com/2026/10/12/t...
Trump privately expresses doubts about livestreaming execution
The president has been deluged with "negative input" about the idea from lawmakers and advisers.
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October 13, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Trump privately expresses doubts about livestreaming execution www.axios.com/2026/10/12/t...
Reposted by Karen Benjamin Guzzo, Scott A. Imberman
The Pentagon's plan to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan's firing-squad execution creates a parenting challenge that extends well beyond the broadcast.
Experts urge parents to prepare kids for possible livestreamed execution
The Pentagon’s plan to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan’s firing-squad execution creates a parenting challenge that extends well beyond the broadcast.
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October 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The Pentagon's plan to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan's firing-squad execution creates a parenting challenge that extends well beyond the broadcast.
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A test of leadership. Will the live stream of an execution in the US be blocked in Europe? Including from the site of the Pentagon? Or will there be much handwringing, solemn statements about “values” and a minor fine, many years after the facts? Interesting piece by @grimmse.bsky.social
Legally, the EU has the means to stop the livestreaming of Nidal Hasan's execution. Does it have the political will to use them, too? My latest for "The Morning Post Europe", with @davidcarretta.bsky.social and @cspillmann.bsky.social. europemorningpost.substack.com/p/pete-hegse...
Pete Hegseth's Execution Porn Puts The EU In A Tight Spot
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October 13, 2026 at 8:39 AM
A test of leadership. Will the live stream of an execution in the US be blocked in Europe? Including from the site of the Pentagon? Or will there be much handwringing, solemn statements about “values” and a minor fine, many years after the facts? Interesting piece by @grimmse.bsky.social
Trump may backtrack on livestreamed execution of Fort Hood shooter missouriindependent.com/2026/10/12/r...
Trump may backtrack on livestreamed execution of Fort Hood shooter • Missouri Independent
Trump said both that he'd already 'absolutely' approved the livestream and that he would make a determination about whether it would happen.
missouriindependent.com
October 13, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Trump may backtrack on livestreamed execution of Fort Hood shooter missouriindependent.com/2026/10/12/r...
Social platforms have 'responsibility' to block US execution live stream, Albanese says www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10... via @ABCaustralia
What is UK government’s position?
What is UK government’s position?
PM says government trying to stop 'abhorrent' US execution live stream
Anthony Albanese says the government is exploring all options to prevent the potential live streaming of a US execution from being seen in Australia.
www.abc.net.au
October 13, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Social platforms have 'responsibility' to block US execution live stream, Albanese says www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10... via @ABCaustralia
What is UK government’s position?
What is UK government’s position?
Glad to have some lessons in morality from the Tech Taliban. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Pete Hegseth's firing squad livestream has fans in the defense industry
Co-founders of Palantir and defense tech firm Anduril are defending "public and brutal" executions.
www.motherjones.com
October 13, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Glad to have some lessons in morality from the Tech Taliban. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Or they could try to stop the execution by putting pressure on the US.
Social platforms have 'responsibility' to block US execution live stream, Albanese says
PM says government trying to stop 'abhorrent' US execution live stream
Anthony Albanese says the government is exploring all options to prevent the potential live streaming of a US execution from being seen in Australia.
www.abc.net.au
October 13, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Or they could try to stop the execution by putting pressure on the US.
Reposted by Adrian Vickers
Social platforms have 'responsibility' to block US execution live stream, Albanese says
PM says government trying to stop 'abhorrent' US execution live stream
Anthony Albanese says the government is exploring all options to prevent the potential live streaming of a US execution from being seen in Australia.
www.abc.net.au
October 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Social platforms have 'responsibility' to block US execution live stream, Albanese says
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Legally, the EU has the means to stop the livestreaming of Nidal Hasan's execution. Does it have the political will to use them, too? My latest for "The Morning Post Europe", with @davidcarretta.bsky.social and @cspillmann.bsky.social. europemorningpost.substack.com/p/pete-hegse...
Pete Hegseth's Execution Porn Puts The EU In A Tight Spot
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October 13, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Legally, the EU has the means to stop the livestreaming of Nidal Hasan's execution. Does it have the political will to use them, too? My latest for "The Morning Post Europe", with @davidcarretta.bsky.social and @cspillmann.bsky.social. europemorningpost.substack.com/p/pete-hegse...
by John Quiggin
It’s the public execution that’s critical here.
October 13, 2026 at 6:28 AM
It’s the public execution that’s critical here.
To "revel in the death of those who truly deserve it...is normal, good, and aligned with our natural and national order," Anduril co-founder Palmer Luckey wrote on X.
Pete Hegseth's firing squad livestream has fans in the defense industry
Co-founders of Palantir and defense tech firm Anduril are defending "public and brutal" executions.
www.motherjones.com
October 13, 2026 at 1:39 AM
To "revel in the death of those who truly deserve it...is normal, good, and aligned with our natural and national order," Anduril co-founder Palmer Luckey wrote on X.
Reposted by Andrew Novak
The Department of Defense announced plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan. This announcement was met with bipartisan rebuke and condemned globally as an affront to human rights and a violation of international law.
Defense Department Plan for Public Execution Draws Widespread Condemnation
Pete Hegseth plans to livestream the public execution of Nidal Malik Hasan.
eji.org
October 13, 2026 at 12:37 AM
The Department of Defense announced plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan. This announcement was met with bipartisan rebuke and condemned globally as an affront to human rights and a violation of international law.
by John Quiggin
Truly lame from Josh Taylor at the Guardian. We don't allow the broadcast of ISIS execution videos and we shouldn't treat US state terrorism any differently for fear of a "diplomatic spat".
Australia may risk a diplomatic spat with the Trump administration if it limits the viewing of a US execution
A history of tech giant legal challenges and US politicians’ fierce criticism shows there’s no easy solution for the eSafety commissioner
www.theguardian.com
October 12, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Truly lame from Josh Taylor at the Guardian. We don't allow the broadcast of ISIS execution videos and we shouldn't treat US state terrorism any differently for fear of a "diplomatic spat".
Reposted by David Darmofal
Catholics serving in the US Army should not participate in the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan that the Pentagon is planning to livestream in December, a prominent US archbishop said on Monday. For @reuters.com
Catholics in US Army must not participate in firing squad, prominent archbishop says
Catholics serving in the US Army should not participate in the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan that the Pentagon is planning to livestream in December, a prominent US archbis...
www.reuters.com
October 12, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Catholics serving in the US Army should not participate in the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan that the Pentagon is planning to livestream in December, a prominent US archbishop said on Monday. For @reuters.com