Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche sent a warning this morning to reporters, telling them that if they were part of a leak of classified information, they will be subpoenaed to find the criminals who leaked it:
To the media asking about DOJ investigating the leaking of classified information:
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. Any witness, whether a reporter or otherwise, who has information about these criminals should not be surprised if they receive a subpoena about the illegal leaking of classified material.
To the media asking about DOJ investigating the leaking of classified information:
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. Any witness, whether…
— Acting AG Todd Blanche (@DAGToddBlanche) May 12, 2026
Blanche is referring to the leak about the missing Air Force officer last month who went down in Iran, which put that pilot’s life in danger because the leak happened while they were searching for the downed officer.