Emmer says he's 'so happy' Trump will decide whether to stream public execution

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) stated on Sunday that he is pleased that President Trump will be responsible for deciding whether to livestream the potential execution of Nidal Hasan, the convicted Fort Hood shooter. Emmer expressed support for the President’s authority to make this determination regarding the use of a firing squad for the execution.

The comments highlight ongoing discussions regarding the execution methods for high-profile military offenders. By affirming the President's role in this decision, Emmer underscored his confidence in the executive branch's oversight of federal capital punishment procedures.