Vance Says He Won't Watch Livestreamed Fort Hood Execution

Vice President Kamala Harris Vance told reporters he would not watch a livestreamed execution of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the 2009 Fort Hood shooter. Vance said he would not be present for any public viewing of the execution, if it proceeds.

He also expressed uncertainty about whether the Pentagon’s plan for a public execution will actually be carried out. Vance noted that the logistics and legal considerations could delay or halt the proposed event.

The comments come as the Department of Defense continues to discuss the feasibility of a public execution, a rare and controversial step in U.S. military justice.

Why It Matters

The remarks highlight ongoing debate in the United States over public executions and the handling of high‑profile military justice cases.