Intel Leak: Investigation underway to determine who leaked classified Pentagon report
At today’s White House briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt forwarded concerns that someone inside the U.S. government leaked a classified Pentagon report suggesting U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites had only temporarily setback Iran’s nuclear program. She denounced the act as irresponsible and damaging to national security.
Leavitt Suggests an Insider Responsible for Leak
Leavitt called the leak a “deeply dangerous problem,” aimed at undermining confidence in the mission’s success. Without naming a culprit, she said the document ended up in “irresponsible hands” and came from within the government, likely someone with classified access. The leak prompted officials to pause intelligence sharing with Congress and launch an FBI investigation. She emphasized that accountability would come through official channels, not from unvetted disclosures.
“This White House will not tolerate classified intelligence being used for political purposes,” Leavitt said, warning that the leak crushed trust in official statements about the operation.
Trump Jumps In with Truth Social Accusation
Shortly after the briefing, former President Trump posted on Truth Social, pinpointing Democratic lawmakers as the likely source. He branded them as politically motivated and demanded they face legal consequences.
“The Democrats are the ones who leaked the information on the PERFECT FLIGHT to the Nuclear Sites in Iran. They should be prosecuted!” Trump wrote. The post echoed themes from Leavitt’s briefing, claiming the leak was intended to discredit both Trump and the U.S. military. He also rebuked media outlets for amplifying the report, calling it “fake.”
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114751173173020083
Fallout and Reactions
The leak involved an initial Defense Intelligence Agency assessment, described as “low-confidence,” which contradicted the administration’s public claims of “obliteration” of Iran’s nuclear facilities. The Pentagon insisted the strikes inflicted serious damage, with later intelligence from agencies like the CIA supporting that conclusion. Nonetheless, the initial leak shook domestic and international perceptions.
Today’s developments have escalated tensions between the administration and Congress. Many lawmakers are now demanding oversight, while intelligence-sharing has reportedly been curtailed until the source is identified.
