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Many Figures Opposed Hegseth’s Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution

A retired general, a Catholic archbishop for the military and one of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan’s victims were among those who had spoken out.

Sources (2)· Oct 15, 7:36 PM to Oct 15, 11:01 PM

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The New York Times· Oct 15, 7:36 PMMany Figures Opposed Hegseth’s Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution
NBC News· Oct 15, 11:01 PMTrump cancels Hegseth's plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution

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