Trump administration subpoenas New York Times reporters over coverage
Summary
President Donald Trump’s administration has issued subpoenas to four reporters from The New York Times, requiring them to testify in a grand jury about their coverage of his Air Force One travel security. The subpoenas relate to articles that raised questions about why Trump switched from a new presidential jet to an older one for a NATO summit trip, citing national security concerns.Key Facts
- Four New York Times reporters received subpoenas from the Trump administration.
- The subpoenas require the journalists to testify before a grand jury in Manhattan.
- The reporters’ coverage focused on Trump’s change from a new to an old Air Force One jet during a NATO summit trip.
- Trump said the jet switch was to allow military members to tour the new plane; reports suggested security concerns triggered the change.
- The Times cited anonymous officials saying the new plane lacked needed security upgrades for the trip.
- The subpoenas were authorized by Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, nominated for director of national intelligence.
- The FBI reportedly asked the Times to delay reporting and provide information on anonymous sources, which the paper refused.
- Press freedom groups criticized the subpoenas as an attack on independent journalism.
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