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President Trump called off plans to livestream the military execution of Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood attacker, by firing squad, saying some people 'would rather not watch' the killing. The decision followed criticism after Defense Secretary Hegseth's initial announcement of a livestreamed execution—which would have been the first military execution in over 60 years—drew condemnation from faith leaders and politicians. Commentators note that even though the livestream was canceled, the episode may have normalized public execution as a concept within some political and religious circles, raising broader questions about the message sent to the public.