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Journalist Who First Broke Missing Airman Scoop Steps Forward After Trump’s Jail Threat — Vows to ‘Protect Sources’
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ ^ | Apr. 7, 2026 | Jim Hᴏft

Posted on 04/07/2026 7:09:02 AM PDT by bitt

The identity of the journalist who first broke the sensitive story about a missing American airman has now been revealed.

An Israeli journalist has come out and admitted to being the first to drop the bombshell details on the second missing U.S. airman in Iran, the New York Post reported.

The Gateway Pundit previously reported on President Trump’s explosive White House comments slamming “somebody” for leaking sensitive details about the missing fighter pilot.

Trump made it crystal clear that reckless disclosure put hundreds of U.S. troops, including elite SEAL Team 6 operators, in mortal danger during the high-stakes rescue deep inside hostile Iranian territory.

The rescue of both airmen was nothing short of an Easter miracle. One pilot was recovered quickly.

The second, the weapons systems officer, evaded Iranian forces for days, surviving intense firefights before being extracted in a daring operation that showcased the unmatched bravery of America’s warfighters.

“As you probably know, we didn’t talk about the first one for an hour, and then somebody leaked something, which we’ll hopefully find that leaker; we’re looking very hard to find that leaker, and talked about there’s somebody missing,” Trump said to reporters on Monday.

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1 posted on 04/07/2026 7:09:02 AM PDT by bitt
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2 posted on 04/07/2026 7:09:16 AM PDT by bitt (<IMG SRC=' 'WIDTH=500>)
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Jail...


3 posted on 04/07/2026 7:11:22 AM PDT by Mr. K (no i think 10%consequence of repealing obamacare is worse than obamacare itself.)
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To: bitt

Lock him up!


4 posted on 04/07/2026 7:13:43 AM PDT by for-q-clinton (RL)
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“Segal, a close ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party, spoke to Doornbos about Trump’s comments. “I’m not sure I was the first,” Segal said about the report the airman had been rescued, which meant the other was still unaccounted for.

“And anyway — I will protect my sources,” Segal told Doornbos.”

yeah, well see how close he is to Bibi.


5 posted on 04/07/2026 7:13:57 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it, won't leave)
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To: bitt

Gas him.

And I’m Jewish


6 posted on 04/07/2026 7:14:11 AM PDT by NoLibZone (Trump needs to require all democrats in office to re take their oath to the US Constitution.)
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To: bitt

Why did they need anyone to step forward? Can’t they tell who published it first?


7 posted on 04/07/2026 7:14:41 AM PDT by aynrandfreak (Being a Democrat means never having to say you're sorry)
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One The pilot was recovered quickly.
8 posted on 04/07/2026 7:15:48 AM PDT by TexasGator (-11..)
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To: V_TWIN

“yeah, well see how close he is to Bibi.”

Not nearly close enough to offset Trump’s relationship.


9 posted on 04/07/2026 7:17:03 AM PDT by traderrob6
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To: bitt

Bibi will have to find out who in his government leaked this and fire their rear.


10 posted on 04/07/2026 7:17:37 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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Jail the weasel and his source for ten years at hard labor...


11 posted on 04/07/2026 7:19:01 AM PDT by SuperLuminal (Where is rabble-rising Sam Adams now that we need him? Is his name Trump, now?)
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To: bitt

Is a leak under these conditions really protected?? I doubt it.


12 posted on 04/07/2026 7:22:23 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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Well, there are certainly Leftists in the Israeli government and military. They have their holes too.

Like the old saying about excuses...they’re like ***holes and everyone has one.

Or more.


13 posted on 04/07/2026 7:23:57 AM PDT by rlmorel (Factio Communistica Sinensis Delenda Est)
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To: bitt

We’re about to find out how many volts he can take.


14 posted on 04/07/2026 7:25:25 AM PDT by ComputerGuy
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this dude ain't American and he is located in Israel so the US rules do not apply.

I suspect we get a bit of info on this

Whoever leaked this cost America dearly. We got our WSO back but it cost us two C130s an A-10 ,and a bunch of other stuff .

15 posted on 04/07/2026 7:29:03 AM PDT by rdcbn1 (..when poets buy guns, tourist season is over................Walter R. Mead)
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To: Sacajaweau

No, issues of op operational national security are not. They can choose to talk or be tried and jailed for releasing the information

The ability to speak is not the issue, the releasing of sensitive information is. The reporter can be in jail for a very long time as they can be tried as a spy.


16 posted on 04/07/2026 7:29:07 AM PDT by Skwor
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To: Sacajaweau

He can protect his sources under the Second Amendment until ...
Israel calls.
Israel “freedom of the press” is quite different from ours.


17 posted on 04/07/2026 7:29:34 AM PDT by Cletus.D.Yokel (The Democrats' official policy is now, “Hate, Violence and Murder". Change my mind.)
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To: rdcbn1

He can be found to have committed espionage, that will be an issue for the reporter and Isreal.


18 posted on 04/07/2026 7:30:31 AM PDT by Skwor
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To: aynrandfreak

They know the publisher. They want to know who told him.


19 posted on 04/07/2026 7:30:33 AM PDT by healy61
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To: V_TWIN

Within 24 hours this will be taken care of.


20 posted on 04/07/2026 7:31:50 AM PDT by devane617 (Discipline Is Reliable, Motivation Is Fleeting..)
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