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Vance doubts execution livestream will go ahead

Original: Vance casts doubt on whether execution livestream ‘is actually going to happen’ as more Republicans join outcry – US politics live

US Vice President JD Vance has cast doubt on whether the planned livestream of the execution of Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, will actually take place, saying he would not watch if it proceeds. More Republicans have joined criticism, with Utah senator John Curtis warning the broadcast risks feeding the public appetite for such events.

Why now: The unprecedented decision to livestream a US federal execution has sparked a bipartisan political backlash.

JD VanceNidal HasanJohn CurtisFort HoodUnited States

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• Vance casts doubt on whether execution livestream ‘is actually going to happen’ as more Republicans join outcry – US politics live · the Guardian

  Utah senator John Curtis says decision to broadcast execution of Nidal Hasan ‘risks feeding the appetite’ as Vance says he won’t watch if livestream goes ahead

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