Trump debates calling off livestream of firing squad execution after learning Fort Hood shooter was paralyzed
The gist
Trump and advisers are debating whether to call off livestreaming Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution.
The choice could shape how publicly the US carries out a rare method.
How it unfolded
- 2009Nidal Hasan opened fire at Fort Hood, Texas, killing 13 people and wounding more than 30; he was shot by law enforcement and left paralyzed from the waist down.
- Aug 28, 2013Hasan was sentenced in the Fort Hood shooting case.
- Oct 2, 2026Trump approved the execution of Nidal Hasan, starting a clock requiring an execution date no sooner than 60 days and no later than 150 days after approval.