President Trump has demanded a journalist reveal their source regarding the rescue of a U.S. airman shot down over Iran. The president threatened potential jail time for refusing to comply, citing concerns over compromising military operations.
Trump initially announced the service member’s recovery on Sunday, following a daring rescue mission involving heavy fire. He later stated he would seek to identify the media outlet and source behind reports detailing the operation, including initial coverage of a second airman’s status.
The president accused journalists of jeopardizing the mission by publishing details of both the downing of the aircraft and the subsequent rescue efforts. It remains unclear which specific news organization or reporter is the focus of the investigation.