Trump Subpoenas Journalists Over Air Force One Security Fears Leak: Report
Summary
The Trump administration has issued subpoenas to several New York Times journalists. The subpoenas demand the reporters testify about leaks involving security concerns related to President Trump’s new Air Force One plane.Key Facts
- Subpoenas were sent to New York Times journalists Julian Barnes, Eric Lipton, Tyler Pager, and Eric Schmitt.
- The subpoenas ask the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan.
- The journalists had reported that President Trump flew on an older Air Force One plane for security reasons during a trip to Turkey.
- The newer Air Force One, donated by Qatar, reportedly lacks some advanced security features.
- The subpoenas mention an “alleged violation of federal criminal law” but give few details.
- The U.S. attorney in Manhattan, Jay Clayton, issued the subpoenas; he was recently nominated by President Trump to be director of national intelligence.
- The Justice Department stated reporters are not targets; the focus is on people leaking classified national security information.
- A lawyer for The Times criticized the subpoenas as a threat to press freedom and an attempt to intimidate journalists.
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