Trump Signs Order for Firing Squad Execution of Fort Hood Terrorist

Clear Facts

• President Donald Trump approved execution by firing squad for former U.S. Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan.
• Hasan carried out the November 5, 2009, Islamist mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas.
• Nearly 17 years have passed since the attack that killed 13 Americans and wounded dozens more.

President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of former U.S. Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, nearly 17 years after Hasan carried out the November 5, 2009, mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas.

The decision reflects a firm commitment to justice for those who attack American service members on domestic soil. The Fort Hood attack remains one of the deadliest terrorist incidents on a U.S. military installation in modern history.

The execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad will take place at Fort Hood, Texas on Thursday, December 3rd, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. pic.twitter.com/re7BpqkSN4

— Acting Secretary of the Army (@SecArmy) October 7, 2026

“The families of the victims have waited far too long for accountability,” a senior administration official said.

The use of firing squad aligns with longstanding military justice procedures for capital offenses involving treason and terrorism against American forces. Traditional values of national defense and the protection of citizens remain central to this administration’s approach.

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