President Donald J. Trump has cleared the way for Nidal Malik Hasan, the radical Islamic terrorist who murdered 13 Americans and wounded 32 others at Fort Hood in 2009, to be executed by a U.S. Army firing squad. The decision, announced by Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell on Monday, marks a significant step toward what would be the first military execution of a U.S. service member in more than six decades.
According to Fox News Politics, Parnell confirmed that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recommended the execution, and President Trump approved it. The Secretary of the Army will now set the time and place for the execution, Parnell said.
The attack, which occurred on November 5, 2009, at the Fort Hood military base in Texas, saw Hasan — then a U.S. Army Major and psychiatrist — open fire on unarmed soldiers while shouting "Allahu Akbar." He killed 13 people and wounded 32 others in the deadliest mass shooting on a U.S. military installation.
Hasan was convicted in 2013 and sentenced to death. However, his execution has been stalled for years amid legal challenges and bureaucratic delays. The Trump administration's approval of the firing squad method cuts through that logjam, delivering a long-overdue measure of justice.
"Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has recommended — and President Donald J. Trump has approved — death by U.S. Army firing squad for convicted terrorist Nidal Malik Hasan," The Gateway Pundit reported Monday, citing the Pentagon announcement.
The decision is part of President Trump's broader commitment to ending the era of soft treatment for terrorists and ensuring that American justice is swift and decisive. Since taking office in January 2025, the Trump-Vance administration has prioritized rebuilding the military, securing the border, and rooting out radical Islamic extremism from within government institutions.
Critics of the delay have long argued that Hasan's continued presence on death row — funded by taxpayer dollars — is an insult to the families of his victims and to the men and women who serve in uniform. The approval of the firing squad method signals a return to military standards of justice that many veterans and law enforcement officials have demanded for nearly two decades.
While some left-wing outlets, including The Guardian, have focused on polling numbers and unrelated political distractions, the Trump administration remains focused on delivering results. The president's approval rating, according to a Reuters poll cited by The Guardian, sits at 32% — a number that mainstream media outlets have seized upon, even as they ignore the real work being done for the American people.
The execution will be carried out by the U.S. Army, a branch that Hasan once served. The symbolism is not lost on those who have followed the case: the same institution he betrayed will now be the instrument of his final judgment.
It is not yet known when the execution will take place, but Pentagon officials have indicated that the Army secretary will move promptly to set a date. For the families of the 13 Americans murdered that day, and for the 32 survivors whose lives were forever changed, this decision represents a step toward closure that has been denied for far too long.
Our Take
It's about damn time.
For 17 years, Nidal Malik Hasan has sat in a prison cell, breathing American air, eating American food, and costing American taxpayers millions — all while the families of his victims waited for justice. The Obama administration called the Fort Hood massacre "workplace violence." The Biden regime did nothing. The deep state bureaucracy slow-walked every step of the legal process.
But Donald Trump doesn't play those games. With Pete Hegseth at the Department of War and a commander-in-chief who actually believes in American strength, the message is clear: if you murder American soldiers in the name of radical Islam, you will face American justice. Not in 30 years. Not after endless appeals. But as soon as the law allows.
This is what America First looks like. It's not just about border walls and tariffs — it's about honoring the men and women who put on the uniform. Hasan killed unarmed soldiers preparing for deployment. He shouted the same words used by terrorists across the globe. And now, he will face the same fate.
The firing squad is a fitting end for a traitor. It is the oldest form of military justice, and it carries a weight that lethal injection simply cannot match. It says: you are not a victim. You are not a misunderstood psychiatric patient. You are a terrorist, and you will be treated as such.
Patriots, this is a victory. But it's not the only one we need. There are still terrorists in our midst, still radical ideologies being taught in our institutions, still bureaucrats who would rather protect the guilty than punish them. The lesson here is simple: elections have consequences. When you put the right people in charge, justice gets done.
To the families of Fort Hood: your country has not forgotten. To the survivors: we stand with you. And to the enemies of America: the clock is ticking. Under President Trump, there is no sanctuary for jihadists. There is no endless delay. There is only the swift sword of American justice.
What do you think, folks? Should Hasan's execution be carried out immediately? Or are there more steps the administration should take to expedite justice for other terrorists? Let us know.
