Trump approved the military's 1st firing squad execution since WWII. Why now?

The Pentagon's decision to execute Nidal Hasan by firing squad in December marks the first time since WWII that the U.S. military has used this method. This move follows a botched lethal injection in Tennessee, raising questions about the reliability of traditional execution methods. Hasan was convicted for killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, and the choice of firing squad underscores the complexities and ethical dilemmas in modern capital punishment. The decision reflects ongoing debates about the death penalty's application and the methods deemed acceptable for carrying out such severe sentences.