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October 14, 2026
Trump Calls for Fatal Consequences for Leakers at Rally
- President Trump stated that leakers should be shot for leaking sensitive information.
- He referenced a past incident involving a leaked military operation against Iran.
- Trump's administration has intensified efforts to combat leaks, including polygraph tests for military personnel.
- He criticized journalists at his rally, equating them with leakers for spreading false information.
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- Trump says leakers should be shot: 'They're the scum of the earth'Oct 14, 2026 at 9:48 PM · The Hill
- Trump says government officials who leak to the media ‘should be shot’Oct 15, 2026 at 12:22 AM · NBC
- Trump Says Those Who Leak Military Plans Should Be ShotOct 15, 2026 at 1:59 AM · NYT