" Hegseth faces bipartisan backlash over public execution of Fort Hood shooter "

Hegseth faces bipartisan backlash over public execution for Fort Hood shooter [ "Both Republican and Democratic critics said the plan was beneath the United States. Pete Hegseth stands at podium with microphone. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at an event for Anduril Industries Inc. at Sparrows Point Shipyard on Oct. 6, 2026, in Sparrows Point, Maryland. "| Stephanie Scarbrough/AP By Connor O'Brien, Mark Satter and Leo Shane III 10/09/2026 10:44 AM EDT Add POLITICO on Google "Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s surprise plan to livestream the military’s first execution in six decades drew fierce blowback from both sides of the aisle. Senior lawmakers from both parties said the plan to broadcast the scheduled Dec. 3 firing squad execution of former Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan amounted to a dishonorable public spectacle that could inspire terrorism. "] 00:14 Top Stories from POLITICO Skip in 4s