Trump approves firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter

President Donald Trump has authorized the execution of Nidal Hasan, the soldier convicted for the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood. The decision followed a formal request from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Hasan will be executed by an Army firing squad for his role in the attack that resulted in the deaths of 13 people and left 32 others wounded. During the 2009 incident, Hasan shouted phrases while targeting unarmed American soldiers at the military installation. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the approval, stating that judgment day for the convicted terrorist has arrived. The Secretary of the Army is now responsible for determining the specific time and location of the execution. This action marks a significant development in the long-standing legal status of the case against Hasan. The announcement was shared via social media to update the public on the administration's decision. No further details regarding the immediate schedule for the procedure have been released. The move brings a conclusion to the legal proceedings surrounding one of the most deadly attacks on a U.S. military base.