Mullin defends livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution amid criticism
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Summary
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended plans to livestream the December firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. On CBS's Face the Nation, Mullin said "no one has to watch it" and rejected concerns the broadcast could generate sympathy for Hasan, who is in a wheelchair, calling the plan part of "restoring American values." The plan has drawn bipartisan criticism, including from Republicans and faith leaders.
Left-leaning
- DHS secretary defends livestream of Fort Hood shooter's executionCBS News · Oct 11, 1:41 PM
Center
- Mullin says livestreaming Hasan execution is part of ‘restoring American values’The Hill · Oct 11, 12:46 PM
- Mullin Defends Livestreaming Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution—Despite Republican PushbackForbes · Oct 11, 5:08 PM
Right-leaning
- Mullin spurns martyrdom concerns from livestreamed execution: ‘No one has to watch’Washington Examiner · Oct 11, 2:30 PM