Seventy-two retired US generals, admirals, and high-ranking military officers signed an open letter on Wednesday demanding the government cancel plans to livestream a firing squad execution. The Pentagon announced last week that it would publicly show the 3 December execution of Nidal Hasan.
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed the plan, which would mark the first public execution in the United States in nearly a century. The group of former military leaders included 45 generals, 12 admirals, and several former judge advocates general.
Retired Maj Gen Tony Taguba, retired Air Force Coll Moe Davis, Charles Bolden, and retired Lt Gen Claudia Kennedy are among the signatories. President Donald Trump stated he "absolutely" approved of the livestream plan, though CBS News reported that he had not made a final decision as of Tuesday.
Nidal Hasan shot 13 unarmed US soldiers at the Fort Hood military base, claiming in court he acted to protect Muslims and the Taliban from the US military. Hasan was wounded during the attack and currently uses a wheelchair.
