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Trump says government officials who leak to the media ‘should be shot’

The administration has repeatedly sought to crack down on information leaks to the media.

Sources (1)· Oct 15, 12:22 AM

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NBC News· Oct 15, 12:22 AMTrump says government officials who leak to the media ‘should be shot’

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