US President Donald Trump has said government officials who leak classified information to the media should be severely punished.
Globalinfo.az reports that he made the remarks to journalists after a rally in Arizona.
“I think those who disclose classified information should be shot. For example, if they say when we plan to attack a country, this should be done,” the US president said.
Trump added that Washington had to cancel a planned attack on Iran after CNN and The New York Times were given information about some US officials travelling from one state to another and their arrival times.
He did not disclose who leaked the information, calling the person “a scoundrel”.
“Those who pass on such information must be treated very harshly. I think they are the dregs of society.”
Gunay Rasulqizi
Globalinfo.az
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