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Why does Pete Hegseth want to livestream an execution?

Published October 13, 2026 4:03 pm • Updated October 13, 2026 4:03 pm •

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has proposed livestreaming the execution of a man convicted of the 2009 attack on Fort Hood. Some scholars say the idea is rooted in his religious background.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has proposed livestreaming the execution of a man convicted of the 2009 attack on Fort Hood. Some scholars say the idea is rooted in his religious background.

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