Seattle Tacoma, WA, October 5, 2026 — In a recent decision, President Donald Trump has approved the execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army major convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting incident. The approved method of execution is by firing squad.

Nidal Hasan, who was serving as a medical corps officer, was found guilty of killing 13 people and injuring more than 30 others in the attack at Fort Hood, Texas, in November 2009. He represented himself during his court-martial trial.

The presidential approval signifies a significant step in the legal process following Hasan’s conviction. Details regarding the specific timeline or date for the execution have not been provided. The former Army major was convicted on multiple counts of murder and attempted murder.

The 2009 Fort Hood shooting remains one of the deadliest mass shootings on a U.S. military installation. The full scope of the legal proceedings leading to this execution order, including any remaining appeals or specific military justice protocols, was not detailed in the information provided.


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