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Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

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Cooper, J. J. (2026, October 6). Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/trump-approves-firing-squad-execution-for-fort-hood-shooter-nidal-hasan/article_917f81ae-28e7-593d-8367-cb65fe783864.html

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President Donald Trump has signed off on executing Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan via firing squad for his role in a 2009 attack at Fort Hood, Texas. This decision pertains specifically to Hasan’s lethal assault that occurred over a decade ago.

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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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President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan for the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas. asserted

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