Trump’s justice department to retract New York Times subpoenas over Qatari jet reporting
Summary
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department will withdraw subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists about reports on security concerns involving a Qatari-donated Air Force One plane. The subpoenas were paused by a judge while both sides argued over their validity in a Manhattan federal court.Key Facts
- The subpoenas were issued on July 10 by Jay Clayton, Manhattan’s U.S. attorney and Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence.
- They targeted New York Times journalists who reported that the Qatari-donated Air Force One lacked antimissile and other security features.
- The Times’ report used anonymous sources and noted that Trump flew on the old Air Force One after leaving Turkey.
- The subpoenas are part of efforts to make journalists reveal their sources, which critics say pressures the media.
- U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian paused the subpoenas’ enforcement pending a court hearing.
- Prosecutors asked for a two-week hold on the subpoenas to consider next steps in the investigation.
- The New York Times asked the judge to dismiss the subpoenas, saying they violate press freedom protected by the First Amendment.
- The issue arose amid tensions related to the US-Israeli conflict involving Iran.
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