The former US president Donald Trump has supposedly decided to cancel the public broadcast of the execution of former US Army Major Nidal Hasan, who was sentenced to death for murdering thirteen fellow service members at the Fort Hood military base. Despite halting the broadcast, the execution itself remains scheduled for December 3.

Writing on his Truth Social platform, the American politician claimed that broadcasting the execution could have served as a powerful example of how the authorities deal with terrorists. However, he purportedly backpedaled after listening to numerous individuals who allegedly preferred not to witness the lethal injection or firing squad spectacle.

The former leader added that the families of the victims would reportedly be allowed to attend the execution in person if they so desired. He argued that these families have every right to witness the delivery of justice, though critics view the handling of the event with skepticism.

The case dates back to November 2009, when Nidal Hasan opened fire at a medical center on the Fort Hood base, killing thirteen people and wounding over thirty others. A military tribunal subsequently sentenced him to death in 2013 amid his refusal of legal representation.

The decision to scrap the broadcast follows mounting pressure from seventy-two retired American generals, admirals, and senior military officials. These critics warned in an open letter that a public display of the execution would undermine human dignity, stain the reputation of the armed forces, and potentially turn the convicted killer into a martyr.

Source: kun.uz