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Trump approves firing squad execution for man convicted in 2009 Fort Hood massacre
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Moneycontrol•06-10-2026, 13:08
Trump Approves Firing Squad Execution for 2009 Fort Hood Massacre Convict Nidal Hasan
  • •US President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, who was convicted of the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood in Texas.
  • •The attack at the military installation resulted in the deaths of 13 people and left 32 others wounded.
  • •US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the firing squad method, which was subsequently approved by Trump.
  • •The Pentagon has not yet announced the specific date or location for the execution, which will be determined by Hegseth.
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Key Questions Answered

US President Donald Trump approved the execution by firing squad for Nidal Hasan, following a recommendation from US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Hasan was convicted of carrying out a mass shooting at the Fort Hood military installation in Texas in 2009, which left 13 people dead and 32 others wounded.

The Pentagon has not yet announced the exact date or location for the execution, with timing and logistics left to be determined by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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