Statements · 10/15/2026
Trump Says ‘Leakers Should Be Shot’ Over Military Secrets
Trump lashed out over an alleged leak involving the timing of a bombing campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Why it matters
His declaration puts the alleged disclosure of military secrets surrounding Operation Midnight Hammer in the spotlight.
- ★Trump said ‘leakers should be shot’ for exposing military secrets.
- ★The alleged leak involved the timing of Operation Midnight Hammer.
- ★The bombing campaign targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities last summer.