President Trump says leakers of military plans should be shot
At a rally in Arizona, President Donald Trump warned that individuals who leak military plans ought to be shot, intensifying his criticism of the press. Both outlets present identical wording of his remarks.
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Washington: US President Donald Trump said government sources who revealed information about military plans should be shot, during a grievance-filled speech at a political rally in Arizona.
“In my opinion, leakers should be shot,” Trump said on Wednesday (Phoenix time), prompting applause from the gathered crowd in Bullhead City. “In the old days we used to shoot leakers, you know?”
Even for a president known for his lack of tolerance for those willing to express dissent or question his power, Trump’s endorsement of having government sources shot marked an extraordinary escalation of his attacks on news-gathering and those willing to speak to the press.
It was unclear which military operation Trump was referring to, although he appeared to be describing the bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities last year.
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Trump says those who leak military plans should be shot
At a rally in Arizona, the president dramatically escalated his attacks on news-gathering and those willing to speak to the press.
1 hour ago · Zolan Kanno-YoungsTrump says those who leak military plans should be shot
At a rally in Arizona, the president dramatically escalated his attacks on news-gathering and those willing to speak to the press.
1 hour ago · Zolan Kanno-Youngs