Fort Hood shooter sentenced to death; Trump opposes live broadcast

Nidal Malik Hasan, found guilty in a mass shooting at Fort Hood military base in Texas, has been sentenced to death. Trump announced that the execution will not be televised, marking a policy decision on how the high-profile case will be handled publicly.

Hasan will face execution by firing squad, according to the announcement. The decision to exclude live broadcast coverage reflects concerns about publicising such proceedings, a position Trump outlined in recent statements on the matter.

Family members of the victims will be permitted to witness the execution if they choose to attend, according to details released. This provision allows those directly affected by the shooting to be present during the final proceedings.

Trump's comments also included criticism of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's earlier investigation into the case. He raised questions about the thoroughness and conduct of the FBI's probe, suggesting there were gaps in how authorities had handled aspects of the investigation prior to the shooting.

The Fort Hood incident remains one of the deadliest mass shootings at a US military installation. The execution, when carried out, will conclude a case that has drawn significant public and political attention over more than a decade.