DHS secretary Mullin defends planned livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
Verified: 3 outlets in 2 countries have reported this story since Oct 11.
Washington — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Sunday defended the Pentagon's plan to livestream the execution of an ex-Army major who was convicted of the 2009 killing of 13 people at Fort Hood, while saying that he doesn't see an "elevated risk" to U.S. security amid criticism. "I think people need to understand, if you attack America, we will come after you and we will make sure that the punishment fits the crime," Mullin said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said last week that the Pentagon planned to publicly…
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[Claude] The outlets differ: Both reports concern the planned livestream of the Fort Hood shooter's execution, but Report 1 says DHS Secretary Mullin defended the plan while Report 2 says VP Vance will not watch it, and the repor
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