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Trump 'absolutely' approves of livestreaming execution
Before boarding Marine One on Friday, President Donald Trump held an impromptu press gaggle on the South Lawn alongside former boxing champion Mike Tyson, who is set to join the president for a campaign trip to a midterm rally in Syracuse, New York. During the wide-ranging conversation with reporters, Trump confirmed his new White House press secretary will be Katie Zacharia and weighed in on the Pentagon's decision to livestream the upcoming firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan. Trump stated that he "absolutely" approved of the broadcast, describing the convicted shooter as "totally nuts." Shifting to foreign policy and global markets, the president discussed the ongoing economic and military fallout from the war in Iran while addressing a major new international oil deal with Russia. Trump concluded his remarks by expressing condolences over the recent passing of legendary NFL player and Hall of Fame Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka.