Former President Donald Trump has reversed his decision to livestream the planned execution of Nidal Hasan, a former U.S. Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 military personnel in 2009. Hasan’s execution by firing squad, scheduled to take place at a military base in Texas, would mark the first military execution in over six decades.

Trump announced the cancellation on his social media platform, stating that “many very good and well-meaning people would rather not watch him die.” The initial plan to broadcast the execution drew significant criticism from various quarters, prompting the president to reconsider the approach.

Hasan was convicted for a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, where he killed 13 U.S. soldiers and wounded more than 30 others. His execution represents a rare event, as the U.S. military has not carried out a death sentence in more than 60 years.

Despite the cancellation of the livestream, Trump confirmed that the families of Hasan’s victims would still have the opportunity to attend the execution in person if they choose to do so. The decision to revoke the public broadcast reflects ongoing sensitivities surrounding the display of capital punishment, particularly in high-profile cases involving the military.