Trump calls off plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution

What happened: President Trump said the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will not be streamed, after backlash over the Pentagon's initial plan to allow the public to watch. Key numbers: Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring more than 30 at Fort Hood in 2009. Execution is set for 1 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Texas Army installation, per Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Why it matters: The reversal follows significant backlash over the Pentagon's initial plan. Trump said many people would rather not watch, though he called streaming a possible deterrent.

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