Trump suggests those who leak government information should ‘be shot’ - Al Jazeera
During a campaign rally in Arizona, President Trump suggested that government leakers should be shot, citing concerns over national security and the compromise of military operations. He specifically criticized media outlets for reporting on leaked information regarding a 2025 military strike on Iran.
Why it matters
The comments raise significant concerns regarding the relationship between the executive branch, the press, and the protection of classified information.
The US president has long been unhappy with inside information about his administration being leaked to the media.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info United States President Donald Trump raises his fist as he leaves the rally stage in Bullhead City, Arizona, on October 14, 2026 [AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 15 Oct 2026 15 Oct 2026 United States President Donald Trump has suggested that those who leak information to the news media should be shot as punishment.
Trump made the remarks at a campaign rally in Bullhead City, Arizona, as he urged supporters to vote in the November 3 midterm elections.
“In my opinion, leakers should be shot,” Trump told the crowd. “In the old days, we used to shoot leakers, you know, when they leak what time you’re going to attack a country.”
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