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Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points Hasan is a former Army major who was convicted of killing 13 people. President Donald Trump has approved the use of a firing squad for the execution of Nidal Hasan.
President Donald Trump has approved the use of a firing squad for the execution of Nidal Hasan. Hasan is a former Army major who was convicted of killing 13 people. The announcement was made by Chief Pentagon spokesman and Secretary of Defense in posts on Monday.
The execution is related to a shooting that occurred in 2009. Nidal Hasan was found guilty of carrying out the attack.
Further details about the execution and the case are available from official sources, including the posts made by the Chief Pentagon spokesman and Secretary of Defense on Monday.
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Category: News Published: October 6, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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