Trump Says Fort Hood Shooter's Execution Will Not Be Streamed Live

President Trump said Thursday in a Truth Social post that the convicted Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad will not be broadcast live. Big picture: The president's post walks back the idea Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth floated last week, and has triggered a wave of condemnation from both parties. The post continues: "He will die by firing squad as scheduled, but the event will not be broadcast," he added. "According to him, the execution may

President Trump said in a social media post on Thursday that the execution of the convicted shooter at Fort Hood will not be livestreamed by firing squad. The big picture: The president's post is walking back an idea that Defense Secretary Pete Hegsett floated last week, setting off an avalanche of bipartisan condemnation. The news continued: "He will die by firing squad as planned, but this event will not be broadcast." He added: "According to him, Mamek's execution."