'Medieval' US Firing-Squad Execution Will Hurt Republicans in Midterms: Reid
Bloomberg 2026-10-09 11:12:49
Context: US Defense Secretary has proposed a public firing-squad execution, sparking criticism from Morris Reid, a Partner at Actum and former Clinton Administration official. Reid characterizes the idea as "medieval" and warns it could harm Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. The proposal has raised concerns about coordination within the Trump administration.
Key Facts
- The proposed execution method is a public firing-squad, described as "medieval" by Morris Reid.
- Morris Reid is a Partner at Actum and previously served in the Clinton Administration.
- Reid believes the proposal could damage Republicans ahead of the midterms due to a perceived lack of coordination within the Trump administration.