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

Published October 15, 2026 5:00 am • Updated October 15, 2026 10:54 am •
Trump cancels public execution, but a line may already have been crossed
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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.

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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Source feed changed: For some Christians, Hegseth's idea of a public execution fits a biblical mandate