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

https://mins.news/en/item/94427

- CNN, 2026-10-10 12:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/10/politics/pentagon-scramble-hegseth-public-execution?Date=20261010&Profile=CNN

> 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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