"Blanche acknowledged as much Tuesday on X, writing that journalists "should not be surprised" if they receive subpoenas related to national-security reporting. "Prosecuting leakers who share our nation's secrets with reporters, in turn risking our national security and the lives of our soldiers, is a priority for this administration," he said. "Any witness, whether a reporter or otherwise, who has information about these criminals should not be surprised if they receive a subpoena about the ill"
Trump has repeatedly criticized media coverage of the Iran war, calling it seditious and unpatriotic and accusing outlets of publishing fake stories that could warrant treason charges. Allies including FCC Chair Brendan Carr and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have echoed the attacks, framing the press as hostile and comparing it to biblical opponents. Trump has also used all-caps warnings and has reportedly provided senior officials’ news articles to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche with a note reading “treason.” Blanche has vowed to secure subpoenas aimed at reporters involved in sensitive national security stories. He said journalists should not be surprised by subpoenas and that prosecuting leakers who share secrets with reporters is a priority.
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