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The Pentagon has decided to execute Nidal Hasan, convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting which killed 13 and wounded 32 others, by firing squad. This will be the first military execution in over six decades. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended and President Donald Trump approved the execution; however, details such as timing and location have yet to be finalized according to Army policy guidelines.

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On October 16, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump canceled plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, who was convicted and sentenced to death for killing 13 people in a mass shooting at Fort Hood military base in Texas in 2009. The decision came after widespread criticism from domestic and international stakeholders, including U.S. politicians and religious organizations. Trump stated that although the streaming could serve as a deterrent against terrorism, he acknowledged that many Americans would prefer not to witness such an event. The execution will still take place but will not be publicly broadcast. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the cancellation in a statement. This reversal marks a significant shift following initial plans announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth earlier in October. Interviews with Americans showed overwhelming support for Trump's decision, citing concerns about making a spectacle out of an execution and likening public broadcasting to practices seen in countries like North Korea. The actual date and location of the execution have not been disclosed but must occur within 150 days of the president's approval, no sooner than 60 days from the announcement.

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🔮 Pentagon to execute convicted Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad The 2009 mass shooting left 13 people dead and wounded 32 others. The Pentagon announced Monday that Nidal Hasan, who was sentenced to death for the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood, will be executed by firing squad, marking the first U.S. military execution in more than 60 years. The shooting on the U.S. military base left 13 people dead and wounded 32 others.

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Pentagon to execute convicted Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad The 2009 mass shooting left 13 people dead and wounded 32 others. The Pentagon announced Monday that Nidal Hasan, who was sentenced to death for the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood, will be executed by firing squad, marking the first U.S. military execution in more than 60 years. The shooting on the U.S. military base left 13 people dead and wounded 32 others.

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