Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, has reportedly said that people who leak government information should be shot, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
The comment comes amid a long‑standing frustration from the former president over the flow of insider information from his administration to the press.
In a recent statement, Trump expressed anger at the continued release of classified material, arguing that such leaks undermine national security and the integrity of the executive branch.
The suggestion has drawn criticism from civil‑rights groups and commentators who see it as a threat to free speech and a potential overreach of executive power.
Leaking of government documents has been a contentious issue for several administrations, with officials often calling for stronger penalties to deter future disclosures.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>