JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it
The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.
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"I'm not going to be watching it."
— JD Vance , Politician
"People need to understand that there's serious consequences for these types of things."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"The victims deserve justice administered with solemnity."
— John Curtis , Politician
"The idea was disgusting and reminiscent of executions carried out by the Islamic State group."
— Chris Murphy , Politician
Key People
Chris Murphy is a United States Senator from Connecticut.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
U.S. Senator from Utah.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
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The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.
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