Trump says US will go after ‘leaker’ of info on downed pilot in Iran

President Trump on Monday said his administration is looking for a “leaker” who shared information with the media about a daring rescue mission after a U.S. fighter jet was downed inside Iran last week.

“We didn’t talk about the first one for an hour and then somebody leaked something,” Trump told reporters during a press conference at The White House. “Which we’ll hopefully find that leaker, we’re looking very hard for them … we think we’ll be able to find it out.”

The president suggested media outlets which reported on the downed jet and the status of its crew before the government put information out about the incident could face criminal prosecution.

“We’re going to go to the media company that released it,” the president said. “And we’re going to say national security, give it up or go to jail. And we know who and you know who we’re talking about, because........

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