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Trump says some would 'rather not watch' Hasan execution
The execution of Nidal Hasan would be the first military execution in over sixty years; Brazil's Congress also passed a shorter working week ahead of a run-off.
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- First reported by BBC: “Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 2:34 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock.
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe president's explanation for calling off the livestream of Nidal Hasan's execution is that some people would rather not watch, which will be the first military execution in more than sixty years.
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