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strikeSep 18, 2026

Trump warns White House leakers they will ‘pay a big price’ over Iran war

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Trump warns White House leakers they will ‘pay a big price’ over Iran war - President Donald Trump warned administration leakers that they will pay a high price following behind-the-scenes reports about the ongoing conflict with Iran. - Reports revealed that key advisors, including Tulsi Gabbard and Vice President JD Vance, originally urged against launching Operation Epic Fury. - Trump praised a Washington Post editorial describing his choice to strike Iran as a courageous decision made despite opposition from advisors. - The conflict has entered its seventh month and faces low domestic support, with only 31 percent of Americans backing the war ahead of the midterms. - The ongoing military campaign has cost an estimated $33 billion, driven up gas prices, and severely restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. More bulletins

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  • Joe SommerladBy Joe Sommerlad

    Trump warns White House leakers they will ‘pay a big price’ over Iran war - President Donald Trump warned administration leakers that they will pay a high price following behind-the-scenes reports about the ongoing conflict with Iran. - Reports revealed that key advisors, includi…

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