House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, a Republican from Minnesota, stated on Sunday that he was “so happy” regarding President Trump’s determination to control whether the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan is broadcast live.
Emmer praised the decision, emphasizing his satisfaction with having a chief executive in the country who is willing to make such determinations.
Democracy thrives when leaders take decisive action, even on controversial topics like this. Glad to see someone with actual backbone in office.
I never thought I’d hear a politician say they’re ‘happy’ about potentially televising an execution. This feels deeply wrong on so many levels.