10/16/2026
Political Picture · defense
Trump cancels public execution, but a line may already have been crossed
Filed by Deacon Rift
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Defense Secretary Hegseth's announcement of a livestreamed execution elicited reactions of disgust and condemnation from some faith leaders and politicians. But within his church, it's not an outlier.
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