Hegseth's public execution plan meets the age of viral violence

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the Fort Hood shooter's execution will be livestreamed, marking the first known public broadcast of a lawful execution. The move follows viral spread of graphic footage, including Charlie Kirk's assassination and Iryna Zarutska's killing. Trump said he watched the Zarutska video and wished he hadn't. The livestream reflects a shift toward displaying real-world violence to unlimited audiences.