Trump vows harsh treason prosecutions for leakers amid Iran war claims

On Truth Social, President Donald Trump dismissed allegations that his Iran conflict was exhausting U.S. ammunition and declared a crackdown on individuals leaking such narratives, vowing to pursue lengthy incarceration. He labeled the alleged disclosures as treasonous, a charge that carries a potential death penalty or a minimum of five years in prison. This rhetoric follows earlier threats toward media outlets and staff members who reported unfavorably on the war.

A recent Justice Department subpoena of journalists’ and families’ phone logs, originally justified as protecting information about a Qatari-gifted Air Force One, appears to be part of a broader effort to uncover source networks. Trump reiterated his stance later in the day, calling the reporting “fake” and treasonous, while also announcing that defense manufacturers are building the most facilities in U.S. history, likely to bolster his request for massive defense spending. Critics argue the administration’s focus on war financing neglects domestic priorities such as health care and affordable housing.