Military execution of Foot Hood gunman will not be livestreamed, Trump says

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the execution of the Fort Hood gunman would not be livestreamed, but that the immediate families of the victims could view it in person if they want.

According to multiple officials, Trump was not initially aware that US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would be announcing the livestream of the execution, and polled several advisers and allies on how he should proceed.

“There are two thoughts: Don’t show it and show it," Trump told reporters over the weekend. "Because, you know, by showing it, maybe other people won’t be doing what he did. So, I’ll ultimately make the decision. I know what the military would like to do, but we’ll make a decision.”