'Judgement Day Has Finally Come,' Pentagon Says as Donald Trump Approves Firing Squad Execution for Fort Hood Killer at Pete Hegseth's Recommendation

President Donald Trump has approved the execution of Fort Hood killer Nidal Hasan by firing squad. This decision follows a recommendation from Pete Hegseth and marks the first military execution since 1961. Hasan, who served as an Army psychiatrist during the killings, has previously expressed that he would welcome the execution. The Pentagon described the event as Judgement Day, confirming the approval for the death penalty via firing squad for the convicted shooter.