US Homeland Security secretary sees no ‘risk’ from livestreamed execution

United States Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has defended the planned livestreaming of Nidal Hasan’s execution, playing down warnings that images of his death by firing squad might be used as a propaganda tool for violent groups. In an interview on Sunday with the CBS News show Face the Nation, Mullin framed the decision as part of President Donald Trump’s hardline approach to crime. “I follow President Trump. He’s a commander-in chief of the country,” Mullin said, crediting the Republican leader with “restoring America values”. Mullin also brushed aside concerns that the images of Hasan’s execution could be leveraged against the US. “I don’t see an elevated risk at this point at all because of this,” Mullin said.