Journalists reportedly issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
Summary
President Donald Trump's administration issued subpoenas to some New York Times journalists following reports about possible security issues with the new Air Force One plane. The subpoenas require the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury about their Air Force One stories.Key Facts
- The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on security concerns with the new Air Force One plane.
- The subpoenas order reporters to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan.
- Some reporters had subpoenas delivered to their homes by federal agents.
- The New York Times report said the new Air Force One lacks some advanced security features, including antimissile defenses.
- President Trump flew the older Air Force One plane to England and then switched to the newer plane for the return flight.
- President Trump denied any security concerns and said the stop in England was for service members to see the new plane.
- The White House said the new Air Force One has state-of-the-art security and denied any problems.
- The New York Times lawyer said the subpoenas raise concerns about press freedom and the Constitution.
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