Multiple New York Times reporters issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
Summary
The Trump administration issued subpoenas to several New York Times reporters after they published a report about security issues with the new Air Force One plane, a gift from Qatar. The subpoenas require the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury about their story, which questioned if the plane had advanced security features.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump received a new Air Force One jet as a gift from Qatar.
- The new plane entered service recently, after a $400 million upgrade.
- The New York Times reported the jet might lack some advanced security systems, including antimissile defenses.
- The Trump administration subpoenaed multiple New York Times reporters to appear before a grand jury.
- Federal agents delivered some subpoenas to reporters at their homes.
- President Trump denied that security concerns affected his travel decisions involving Air Force One.
- The White House said the new plane is a state-of-the-art aircraft with high-level security.
- The story came during a tense period involving conflict with Iran and nearby NATO meetings.
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