'Barbaric spectacle' or 'no-brainer'? Lawmakers split over livestreaming an execution
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's decision to livestream the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan has drawn sharp criticism from international observers and lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
TL;DR
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth decided to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan.
- Nidal Hasan was convicted for the Fort Hood shooting.
- The execution is to be carried out by firing squad.
- The decision has drawn sharp criticism from international observers and lawmakers.
- Hasan's execution was scheduled for Friday.