Hegseth's plan to livestream military execution draws bipartisan opposition
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to livestream a military firing squad execution next month, and lawmakers from both parties are objecting, The Hill and NPR report.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to livestream a military firing squad execution next month. The plan has drawn strong opposition from both parties, according to The Hill.
The Hill describes the reaction as a fierce outcry from both sides of the aisle. NPR also reports bipartisan blowback over Hegseth's plans to livestream a military execution.
The reports available give no details on who would be executed, when it would happen, or how the Pentagon has responded to the criticism.
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- The HillFierce, bipartisan pushback over Hegseth's plan for livestream executionFri, Oct 9, 5:13 PM EDT
- NPRWeek in Politics: Hegseth's livestream backlash; Greece ambassador Guilfoyle scandalSat, Oct 10, 7:40 AM EDT
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