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April 6, 2026

Trump threatens jail for reporter over Iran airman rescue

  • Trump threatened to jail a journalist for reporting on the rescue of two Air Force officers in Iran, claiming it compromised national security.
  • He vowed to pursue the media outlet responsible for the leak, stating, 'National security, give it up or go to jail.'
  • The incident underscores the Trump administration's ongoing tensions with the press regarding national security reporting.