Trump Says Leakers Should Be Shot

President Donald Trump told a campaign rally in Bullhead City, Arizona, that government leakers of sensitive military information should be shot. He called them “the scum of the earth.” Trump appeared to be referring to Operation Midnight Hammer, the June 2025 U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. He alleged The New York Times and CNN had reported details about bomber departure and arrival times. Trump said he delayed or called off the operation for two days after discussing the security risk with Joint ChiefsJoint Chiefs of Staffbody of senior uniformed leaders in the U.S. Department of Defense who advise the President on military matters Chairman Gen. Dan CaineDan CaineU.S. Air Force general (born 1968). He said the mission later proceeded. Trump called the strikes defensive, saying Iran must not get a nuclear weapon. Some attendees cheered and applauded.