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What is a 'leak' in politics?
A 'leak' in politics is when confidential information is unofficially released to the public, often by someone within the government or an organisation. In this story, Trump threatens to jail anyone who 'leaks' details about depleted weapons, showing how serious governments consider such disclosures, especially regarding national security.
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