US Homeland Security secretary sees no ‘risk’ from livestreamed execution

US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended the livestreaming of Nidal Hasan’s execution, downplaying concerns that the images could be used as propaganda by violent groups. He linked the decision to President Donald Trump’s hardline crime policies. Mullin dismissed fears that the execution footage could be leveraged against the US, stating that viewership is optional and emphasizing that the US will respond appropriately to attacks. Hasan, sentenced to death for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that killed 13 people, is scheduled for execution on December 3.