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More Republicans Join Outcry Over Execution Livestream, Guardian Says

Vice President Vance expressed skepticism the livestream will occur, while Utah Senator John Curtis warned broadcasting risks fueling public appetite for such content.

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Published 5:40 PM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026

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The GuardianVance casts doubt on whether execution livestream ‘is actually going to happen’ as more Republicans join outcry – US politics live

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNow to Washington, where the Guardian says more Republicans are joining the outcry over a plan to livestream an execution.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Guardian reports Utah senator John Curtis says broadcasting it risks feeding the appetite. Vice President Vance says he won't watch if it goes ahead.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVance also cast doubt on whether it is actually going to happen. The Guardian says the global reaction has used words like medieval and disturbing.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorChip, when Washington can't agree on anything except 'maybe don't stream this,' that's a real moment. I call it a chance to heal.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt is the rare bipartisan agreement, Vera, like everyone agreeing the office microwave is disgusting. Nobody has claimed it, but everybody has smelled it.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Guardian doesn't say if it will air, so for now it's unclear. Washington gets weirdly united when the cameras are involved.