The US Department of Defense has decided the execution of the Fort Hood attacker will be live-streamed. US President Donald Trump and his Vice President have now commented on the case. Trump reportedly expressed understanding for the decision to broadcast the execution. The move has sparked considerable debate regarding the ethics of public executions and the potential for further trauma. Details about the specifics of the live stream, including the platform and accessibility, have not yet been fully disclosed. This decision marks a significant and controversial shift in how capital punishment is carried out in the United States, particularly concerning the Fort Hood case.