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Trump Dissatisfied with Iran War Leaks, DOJ to Investigate Actively
Trump Expresses Dissatisfaction with Iran War Information Leaks
US President Donald Trump reportedly conveyed his informal dissatisfaction in April regarding the series of information leaks to the media that occurred after the commencement of the war with Iran. This dissatisfaction was communicated to acting Attorney General Todd Branch, and according to multiple government officials, the Department of Justice is actively pursuing investigations into these leaks. Trump is said to have handed Branch a bundle of news articles he deemed threatening to national security, with 'treason' written on sticky notes.
DOJ's Active Investigation Initiative
According to a government official, acting Attorney General Branch promised to issue subpoenas specifically targeting the records of journalists who wrote highly classified articles concerning national security. Senior officials from the Department of Justice also met with Department of Defense officials to discuss the investigation. This indicates that the Department of Justice is intensifying its investigation into information leaks, following President Trump's directives.
*Source: ダイヤモンド・オンライン (2026-05-11)*
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