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Trump officials now leaning against execution livestream, sources say

Last week, the Pentagon had said the execution of the ex-Army major convicted of killing 13 in 2009 would be livestreamed.

Sources (1)· Oct 13, 11:44 PM

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CBS News· Oct 13, 11:44 PMTrump officials now leaning against execution livestream, sources say

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