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PoliticsHegseth’s announcement of firing-squad idea surprised many at Army and Pentagon

Three sources familiar with the matter told CNN that Hegseth’s announcement to a far-right podcaster Wednesday that a firing-squad execution was being considered for the convicted Fort Hood mass shooter was the first time many in the Army and Pentagon had heard the idea made public.

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Hegseth’s announcement of firing-squad idea surprised many at Army and Pentagon
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