Firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says

Fort Hood attacker to be executed by firing squad – a first for US military since World War Two

He does not believe everyone should be able to watch the livestream, concerned about the message it sends younger people, but says it is important that those affected by the shooting are given the opportunity.

“As far as the families of the fallen and the families of the survivors, and the survivors themselves, yes, I think we should be able to look at it uncensored.”

Lunsford says he plans to attend the execution and before they pull the trigger he wants Hasan to look him in the eyes. “I want him to know he failed. I’m still here.”

Hegseth said in an interview with conservative TV outlet Real America’s Voice that Hasan is “gonna get a firing squad of soldiers. As it should be”.

Asked if Hasan had made any final requests or reached out to President Donald Trump, Hegseth said: “Don’t care. We’ll see him on December 3rd.”

A Pentagon spokesperson said on Monday that Trump had approved the defence secretary’s recommendation. The BBC has asked White House whether Trump supports a livestreamed public execution.

While there were more than 2,700 executions across 17 countries last year, only two countries carried them out publicly