"I will never comment on ongoing investigations... to the extent that we have seen a series of leaks that necessarily involve classified information and putting the lives of our soldiers at risk, or the lives of agents at risk, that is something that we will always investigate."
"If it means sending a subpoena to the reporter, that's exactly what we should do and that's what we will be doing... we'll try to root him or her out as well."
"We have to find that leaker, because that's a sick person... the person that did the story will go to jail if he doesn't say."
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed an investigation into leaks of classified information related to the rescue of a downed airman. He emphasized the seriousness of such leaks, stating they endanger lives and will be thoroughly investigated. President Trump expressed frustration over a leak that revealed details about the rescue operation, threatening legal consequences for the responsible parties. Blanche indicated that the investigation may involve subpoenas to reporters and efforts to identify government officials leaking sensitive information.
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