# US Homeland Security chief says livestreaming execution poses no ‘risk’

https://mins.news/en/item/95678

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-11 23:17 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/11/us-homeland-security-secretary-sees-no-risk-from-livestreamed-execution?traffic_source=rss

> Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended plans to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution, saying he saw no heightened risk. Critics warn violent groups could use the images for propaganda and recruitment. Donald Trump said he would make the final decision on whether to broadcast it.

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