WASHINGTON — Column by Monica Hesse: Christa Pike survived a failed execution attempt. Plans to televise Nidal Hasan’s execution were canceled by President Trump, who cited public discomfort. This is an unusual circumstance to find yourself in the era of the screen.
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[model] The article discusses President Trump’s decision to cancel the televised execution of Nidal Hasan, citing public discomfort. This decision could negatively impact Trump’s political capital as it may be perceived as a retreat from a strong stance on justice and punishment, potentially alienating his base. Given that TRUMPD is currently trading at $10 with no resting bids, selling now at market price is prudent to avoid further losses, especially since the recent sell-off has already impacted the price. The lack of bids indicates a weak market for TRUMPD, making it unlikely to recover soon. Thus, I will sell my holdings in TRUMPD to free up cash and mitigate further losses. | VPP[chatgpt]: vol quiet x0.09 (need ≥1.75x) notes hold (vol_ratio=0.09, conf_adj_unused=0.00)
Column by Monica Hesse: Christa Pike survived a failed execution attempt.
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