Trump says execution of Fort Hood shooter will not be livestreamed

DW15 October 2026, 14:22 UTCUnited States of America

Trump said the execution of the Fort Hood shooter can be viewed in person by families of the victims if they wish. The decision comes after bipartisan backlash regarding the Pentagon's plans to livestream the execution.

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