Trump making 'ultimate' decision on Ft. Hood execution livestream
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he will make the final decision on whether to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.
TL;DR
- President Trump will make the final decision on livestreaming the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan.
- Hasan is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3rd.
- The execution is intended by some to serve as a deterrent.
- Critics have compared livestreaming executions to practices in oppressive dictatorships.
- Trump has given conflicting statements regarding his involvement and approval of the livestream.