JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it

BBC World Friday 09 October 2026, 18:24 UTC 1 min read

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The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.

JD Vance (PERSON) Nidal Hasan (PERSON)

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