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Trump Calls Death Penalty for Leakers of Military Plans
Original: Trump Says Those Who Leak Military Plans Deserve Death Penalty
President Donald Trump has said that anyone who leaks military plans should face the death penalty. His statement comes amid heightened concern over unauthorized disclosures of sensitive defense information. The remark has drawn attention because of its severity and its implications for whistleblowers, journalists and officials who handle classified material, reigniting debate over how leaks of national security information should be punished.
Why now: Trump's extreme proposed punishment for leaks of military plans is a striking and controversial statement about national security and press freedom.
Evidence
- Trump Says Those Who Leak Military Plans Deserve Death Penalty · The Daily Signal
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