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Trump, Hegseth Clear Way for First Military Firing Squad Execution Since 1945

Military.com • October 6, 2026 • general

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President Donald Trump has approved the recommendation to execute Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan by U.S. Army firing squad, marking the first military firing squad execution since 1945.
Hasan was convicted in 2013 for the 2009 Fort Hood attack that killed 13 people and wounded over 30, and has been held at Fort Leavenworth military prison since.
The decision follows a lengthy military capital review process, but Hasan's execution is not imminent as he has pending appeals and habeas corpus reviews that could delay the process for years.
The firing squad method has not been used by the U.S. military since 1945, and officials have yet to clarify the logistics for carrying out the execution.
Acting Army Secretary Adam Telle is tasked with setting the execution date and location, which must fall within 60 to 150 days of presidential approval, though civilian appeals may extend the timeline.

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