Vice President Vance Questions Pentagon’s Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution
Vice President JD Vance expressed doubts about the Pentagon's plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, which is scheduled for December.
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, October 9, 2026 — Vice President JD Vance has voiced concerns regarding the Pentagon’s intention to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former U.S. Army Maj. convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting. The execution is reportedly scheduled for December.
The specifics of Vice President Vance’s doubts were not detailed in the provided summary. However, his public statement indicates a questioning of the proposed method for broadcasting the event. The Pentagon’s plan to livestream the execution marks a significant departure from standard military protocol for such proceedings.
Nidal Malik Hasan was convicted for the November 5, 2009, attack at Fort Hood, Texas, where he killed 13 people and wounded more than 30 others. He was sentenced to death for the atrocity.
The timeline for the execution is set for December, though the exact date was not specified in the summary. The decision to livestream the event has drawn attention, and Vice President Vance’s expressed doubts add a layer of political scrutiny to the Pentagon’s preparations.
Further details regarding the Pentagon’s rationale for the livestreaming plan, the specific nature of Vice President Vance’s reservations, and any potential outcomes from these discussions were not provided in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by JULIE CARR SMYTH and MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press on www.mychamplainvalley.com, see more information here.
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