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Trump cancels public execution, but a line may already have been crossed

Defense Secretary Hegseth's announcement of a livestreamed execution elicited reactions of disgust and condemnation from some faith leaders and politicians. But within his church, it's not an outlier.

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Trump cancels plans for execution livestream after blowbackMore than 70 retired military leaders had condemned the “barbaric” order.

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