US President Donald Trump
He made the remarks at a rally in Bullhead City, Arizona, on Wednesday (local time), while discussing the US bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities in June 2025.
“In my opinion, leakers should be shot,” Trump said, drawing applause from the crowd. The US President described the B-2 bombers used in the operation as “totally stealth” aircraft that dropped “very large bombs” on the facilities. He further claimed that someone had alerted the news media about the planned attack, adding, “They ought to go to jail or be shot,”
US President Donald Trump has a stark warning for those who leak military secrets: face jail or risk being shot. “In the old days we used to shoot leakers, you know?
When he first took office, he promised to track down the “low-life leakers” who provided the news media with information about his administration’s ties to Russia, New York Times reported. The Trump administration has said the execution would be streamed live. Trump later confirmed that he had “absolutely” agreed to the proposal, while acknowledging that the plan could change. “They are making a determination about that, but he will be killed,” Trump said.
This is not the first time Trump has threatened government sources who share information with journalists. Trump’s remarks come as he pushes to restore the use of the federal death penalty, a move he campaigned for after the Biden administration imposed a moratorium on executions. “I really don’t care how he goes, as long as he goes. “In my opinion, leakers should be shot. They should be shot.
Earlier reporting noted: ‘Leakers should be shot’: Trump rails against critical coverage of Iran war during midterms campaign rally President Donald Trump urged the execution of individuals who disclose information to the press during a campaign rally, as he expressed anger over what he considered negative media reporting on the war in Iran . In the old days, we used to shoot leakers,” Earlier reporting noted: The President and his allies have repeatedly criticized news coverage of the Iran war, arguing that it portrays the conflict unfavorably. Earlier reporting noted: Speaking at a campaign event in Bullhead City, Arizona on Wednesday, Trump said.