President Donald Trump has approved the execution of former U.S. Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by firing squad, marking the first such military execution since World War II and the first overall military execution in over six decades.
Key Takeaways
President Trump has approved the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad for his 2009 massacre at Fort Hood. The execution is set for December 3, marking the first U.S. military execution in over six decades.
- President Trump approved Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recommendation to execute Nidal Hasan by firing squad
- Execution scheduled for Dec. 3 at Fort Hood, Texas
- First U.S. military execution since 1961 and first by firing squad since WWII
- Hasan killed 13 people in a shooting rampage at Fort Hood in 2009
- Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced the news on X Monday night
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 8 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Execution Method | Broad Agreement | Firing squad approved by Trump | |
| Execution Date | Broad Agreement | December 3, 2026 | |
| Execution Location | Broad Agreement | Fort Hood, Texas | |
| Last Military Execution | Broad Agreement | 1961 by hanging |
Execution Method
Broad AgreementFiring squad approved by Trump
Execution Date
Broad AgreementDecember 3, 2026
Execution Location
Broad AgreementFort Hood, Texas
Last Military Execution
Broad Agreement1961 by hanging
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The execution is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, according to acting Secretary of the Army Adam Telle. The Pentagon announced that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the firing squad method, which was approved by President Trump. Hasan will be executed at 1 p.m. CST.
Hasan was convicted in August 2013 on 45 counts of premeditated murder and attempted premeditated murder for a shooting rampage he carried out at Fort Hood in November 2009, which resulted in the deaths of 13 people and injuries to 32 others. During the attack, Hasan shouted 'Allahu akbar,' Arabic for 'God is great.'
The last military execution took place in 1961 when Pvt. John Bennett was hanged after being convicted of rape and attempted murder.
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