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Leak Probe Crumbles as White House Officials Leak to NYT

6/3/2026

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The leak investigation collapsed after officials tasked with finding leakers began leaking to the New York Times.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s hunt stalled by June 2026 after officials disclosed many cabinet-level appointees leaked.
Another official admitted leaking to the Times, calling it White House’s worst-kept secret.
An adviser likened the leak battle to ending of “Reservoir Dogs,” saying destruction lets officials feel safe to leak as Trump called it treason.

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The leak investigation collapsed after officials tasked with finding leakers began leaking to the New York Times.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s hunt stalled by June 2026 after officials disclosed many cabinet-level appointees leaked.
Another official admitted leaking to the Times, calling it White House’s worst-kept secret.
An adviser likened the leak battle to ending of “Reservoir Dogs,” saying destruction lets officials feel safe to leak as Trump called it treason.