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

President Trump has approved the execution of Nidal Hasan, a former U.S. Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. This would be the first U.S. military execution in over 60 years and the first by firing squad since World War II. The execution is scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood, but Hasan could delay it by appealing in federal courts. The decision to use a firing squad may be influenced by recent controversies over lethal injections. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the execution, emphasizing justice for the victims and survivors. The Pentagon has not explained why they chose this method or why they are proceeding now. QUESTION: How might the decision to use a firing squad for executions impact public opinion on the death penalty?