Statements · 10/9/2026
Trump Backs Public Firing Squad Execution for Fort Hood Killer
“He deserves it”: Trump backs a public firing squad execution for the Fort Hood killer.
Why it matters
Trump’s statement takes a firm stance on punishment, backing public execution by firing squad for the Fort Hood killer.
- ★Trump backs executing the Fort Hood killer by firing squad.
- ★He supports a public execution, saying: “He deserves it.”
- ★The last military execution by firing squad occurred during World War II.