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UPDATED Oct 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Oct 10, 2026 at 12:08 AM ET
Poll finds majority oppose livestreaming Hasan execution
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
An ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll found that a wide majority of Americans oppose livestreaming the planned firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, while a slim majority support his execution by firing squad. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the livestream plan last week, drawing backlash from members of Congress, religious leaders and international observers.
WHO: ABC News, The Washington Post and Ipsos; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
WHAT: An ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll found that a wide majority of Americans oppose livestreaming Nidal Hasan's planned execution.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The poll measured public opinion on Hegseth's announced plan to livestream Hasan's execution.
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