Pete Hegseth's announcement that the execution of convicted Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hassan would be broadcast live caught Pentagon and military officials off guard.

Pete Hegseth's announcement that the execution of convicted Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hassan would be broadcast live caught Pentagon and military officials off guard.

The decision to publicly broadcast Hassan's execution by firing squad has sparked bipartisan backlash, with service members and veterans raising concerns about its psychological impact on the soldiers involved.

Officials are still determining how the execution will be carried out, how to protect the identities of participating soldiers and whether troops can refuse to participate.

Source: CNN