️🇺🇸CNN: The US Secretary of War's announcement that the execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hassan would be broadcast live caught Pentagon and military officials off guard.

️🇺🇸CNN: The US Secretary of War's announcement that the execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hassan would be broadcast live caught Pentagon and military officials off guard.

The announcement drew bipartisan criticism with US Vice President Vance expressing uncertainty about whether the live broadcast would ultimately go ahead.

Officials are still working through questions surrounding the broadcast, including whether soldiers can refuse to participate and how the identity of those carrying out the execution will be protected. It is not yet clear where the live stream will be available.