DOJ sought phone records of journalists and relatives in effort to unmask sources of Air Force One security report
Summary
The Justice Department under President Donald Trump’s administration requested phone records from New York Times journalists and some of their family members. This was part of an effort to find out who leaked information about an Air Force One report involving a gift from Qatar.Key Facts
- The subpoenas sought phone records of several journalists and some relatives, including a reporter’s mother and spouses.
- The requested records covered time before the news articles were published, starting as early as January 1, 2026.
- The investigation focuses on people leaking classified information, not the reporters themselves, according to the Justice Department.
- The reporter’s mother is a mental health professional with confidential client relationships.
- One spouse is a law firm’s general counsel (a top lawyer).
- The New York Times called the subpoenas an overreach and said they hurt press freedom.
- The case highlights tension between the government and the press during President Trump’s term.
- The Times lawyers claimed the Justice Department violated internal rules and First Amendment protections.
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