Fort Hood survivors praise Trump for scrapping Hasan execution livestream: ‘We’re not barbaric’

What happened: President Donald Trump reversed a plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. Hasan is still set to be executed by firing squad on Dec. 3, 2026, with immediate victims' families allowed to witness in person. Key numbers: 2009 Fort Hood attack; survivor Alonzo Lunsford shot seven times; execution set for Dec. 3, 2026. Why it matters: Survivors praised the decision, saying a broadcast could traumatize viewers and be used by terrorist groups as a propaganda and recruitment tool. Trump said streaming might have deterred terrorists but sided with opponents. Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

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