Speculation Grows Over Journalists Targeted by Trump After F-15 Incident
Could these journalists be Trump's ‘leaker’? Remarks on F-15 pilot rescue sparks speculation
Hindustan Times
Image: Hindustan Times
US President Donald Trump criticized media coverage of a downed F-15 fighter jet over Iran, suggesting that a 'leaker' endangered a missing pilot. Speculation points to journalists Peter Doocy, Tara Copp, and Alex Horton as potential targets of Trump's remarks, though no specific names have been confirmed.
- 01Trump accused the media of prematurely reporting on the downed F-15 fighter jet incident.
- 02He warned that the government is investigating the 'leaker' who provided information to the press.
- 03Speculation includes journalists Peter Doocy, Tara Copp, and Alex Horton as potential targets.
- 04Amit Segal, a reporter from Israel's Channel 12, is also mentioned but denies being the first to report the incident.
- 05Trump emphasized national security and threatened media companies with legal action if they do not disclose sources.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
During a recent White House press conference, US President Donald Trump criticized media coverage surrounding the downing of a F-15 fighter jet over Iran, suggesting that a 'leaker' had compromised national security by revealing information about a missing pilot. Trump expressed concern that the media's premature reporting could endanger the airman, stating, 'They didn’t know there was somebody missing until this leaker gave the information.' Speculation has arisen regarding which journalists Trump was referencing, with Andrew Feinberg identifying Peter Doocy, Tara Copp, and Alex Horton as possible targets. Trump mentioned that the government is investigating the source of the leak and threatened media companies with legal consequences if they do not comply with requests for information. Additionally, Amit Segal, a reporter from Israel's Channel 12, was also discussed in this context, although he downplayed his role in the reporting of the incident, stating, 'I’m not sure I was the first. And anyway — I will protect my sources.' The situation has sparked widespread discussion about media accountability and national security implications.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you believe journalists should disclose their sources in national security cases?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.



