Donald Trump Defends Death Penalty for Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan
US President Donald Trump defended the upcoming December 3 execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad, calling him one of the worst killers and capital punishment a worthy sentence. 'I really don't care how he goes, as long as he goes. And I think that the death penalty is a very worthy way of going," he said.
US President Donald Trump has defended the decision to execute former US Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, labelling him "one of the worst killers" and describing capital punishment as a "very worthy way" to carry out the sentence. The remarks follow the Pentagon's announcement that Hasan will face execution by a military firing squad at Fort Hood, Texas, on December 3, 2026.
Presidential Remarks on Capital Punishment
Speaking about the upcoming execution, President Trump voiced strong support for the method authorised by his administration, telling reporters: "I really don't care how he goes, as long as he goes. And I think that the death penalty is a very worthy way of going", reports ANI. Who Is Nidal Hasan? Fort Hood Mass Shooter Faces Execution by US Firing Squad.
The approval marks a rare milestone in modern American military justice, setting the stage for what would be the first U.S. military execution since 1961 and the first by firing squad since 1945.
Background of the 2009 Fort Hood Shooting
Nidal Hasan was convicted by a military jury in 2013 for a mass shooting on November 5, 2009, at a medical processing building at the Fort Hood military base in Texas. The attack resulted in the deaths of 13 people - twelve soldiers and one civilian - while wounding more than 30 others. Hasan, who was left partially paralysed after being shot by civilian police officers responding to the incident, represented himself during his court-martial, called no witnesses, and did not contest the charges.
Execution Details and Public Plans
Earlier this week, Pentagon officials confirmed that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the execution method, which received presidential approval. Plans announced by the Pentagon indicate that the execution will be publicly livestreamed, marking an unprecedented step for a capital punishment proceeding in the United States.
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