Nidal Hasan To Face Firing Squad

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President Donald Trump approved execution by U.S. Army firing squad for Nidal Malik Hasan, following a recommendation from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Army secretary will set the time and place. Hasan, a former Army major and psychiatrist, opened fire at Fort Hood in 2009, killing 13 people and wounding 32. A military jury convicted him in 2013 of premeditated murder and attempted premeditated murder, then sentenced him to death. Hasan said he attacked to stop soldiers from deploying to Afghanistan and killing fellow Muslims, and described his actions as support for the Taliban. Hegseth answered the announcement with “Justice.” The military has carried out no execution since 1961. Hasan may still pursue civilian federal-court appeals, which could delay the case for years.

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From the left

Left-leaning outlets framed the approval as a major test of dormant military execution powers, while stressing that the order may not lead to a quick execution. The Guardian led on the prospect that Hasan would become the first soldier executed by the military in more than 60 years. HuffPost cited an Army lawyer saying civilian court appeals could put the case on hold for years. Al Jazeera linked the move to Trump’s broader push to expand capital punishment.

From the right

Right-leaning outlets framed the approval as long-delayed punishment, putting Hasan’s motive and justice for victims at the center. The Epoch Times emphasized the historic return of military executions after more than six decades. The Post Millennial centered the attack as Islamist terrorism against American soldiers. The Daily Signal cited Hegseth saying victims and survivors deserve justice without delays.

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