The Pentagon has confirmed that Nidal Hasan, the man convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that resulted in the deaths of 13 people, will be executed by firing squad. President Trump has authorized this execution, marking a significant move nearly 17 years after the tragic event. This decision follows recommendations from military officials, including Secretary of War, who have advocated for the rare use of firing squad executions in such cases. Hasan, who has been condemned for his actions during the mass shooting, will become the first person to face death by firing squad in the U.S. in recent years.