Trump says Fort Hood shooter's execution will not be livestreamed

President Trump said in a Thursday Truth Social post the execution of the convicted Fort Hood shooter by firing squad will not be live-streamed.

The big picture: The president's post walks back an idea that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pitched last week, setting off an avalanche of bipartisan condemnation.

Driving the news: " He will die, as scheduled, by firing squad, but this event will not be streamed," Trump's post read.

He added, "That said, the execution may be viewed in person by the immediate families of the victims, if they so choose." This is a breaking news story and will be updated.