Plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution canceled; families can still witness it

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How the sides differ Left sources stress what the cancellation reveals about the administration; alternative sources cite backlash and polling; right sources note public support for the decision and a Democratic governor's criticism.

The Trump administration canceled plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. Victims' families will still be able to witness the scheduled execution. Coverage differs on why and what it means: Truthout cites backlash and polling showing 18 percent support for livestreaming, Fox News says Americans back the decision, and MS NOW frames it as revealing about the administration. Breitbart focuses on New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill's comments about soldiers' roles in the execution.

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Left MSMS NOWWhat the canceled livestream of the Fort Hood shooter’s execution says about the Trump administration

An MS NOW legal analyst discusses what the canceled livestream says about the Trump administration.

Alternative TTruthoutTrump Cancels Livestream of Firing Squad Execution After Fierce Backlash

Truthout presents the cancellation as a response to fierce backlash, citing polling showing low support for livestreaming.

Right · 2 sources BBreitbartSherrill on Fort Hood Shooter Execution: Soldiers Being Told 'Shoot This Guy Who's in a Wheelchair'

• FNFox NewsAmericans back Trump's decision against livestreaming Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution

Fox News reports public backing for the cancellation; Breitbart highlights a Democratic governor's criticism about soldiers carrying out the execution.