A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found eight in 10 Americans say the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan should not be live-streamed, even though President Trump has said he 'absolutely' approved it. Even among self-identified MAGA Republicans, 55% oppose streaming, and House Speaker Mike Johnson warned the footage could become a recruiting tool for future terrorists. The execution is scheduled for Dec. 3 in Texas. The article also points to other issues where Trump is at odds with public opinion, including only 35% backing the Iran war and 69% opposing an AI data center in their area, per an NBC News poll.
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