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Trump Approves Military's First Firing Squad Execution Since WWII

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

President Trump has approved the first US military execution by firing squad since World War II, a decision drawing attention for its rarity and timing. Commentators are questioning why the administration chose this moment to revive such an unusual method of capital punishment within the military justice system.

Why now: The unprecedented nature of a firing squad execution approved by a president makes the timing and motives a subject of widespread debate.

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

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