Trump ruled out broadcasting Nidal Hassan's execution

There will be no live broadcast of the execution of former American serviceman Nidal Hassan, convicted of mass murder at Fort Hood in 2009. This was announced on October 15 by US President Donald Trump.

"He will be executed at the appointed time — shot — but there will be no broadcast of this event. At the same time, the next of kin of the victims, if they so wish, will be able to attend the execution of the sentence in person. They have earned the right to see justice done!" Trump said on the Truth Social network.

The Head of State noted that the demonstration of the execution of the sentence could serve as a powerful deterrent and demonstrate to the whole world America's determination in the fight against terrorists. However, according to Trump, many citizens would prefer not to see the death of a criminal in any format.

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Acting U.S. Secretary of the Army Adam Telle announced on October 7 that Hassan's execution is scheduled for December 3, 2026 and will take place at Fort Hood military Base in Texas.

In 2009, Hassan opened fire on the territory of this base, killing 13 people and wounding 32 others. In 2013, the court sentenced him to death. The upcoming execution will be the first time a convicted soldier has been shot in the United States since World War II.