DOJ to withdraw subpoenas for New York Times reporters over Air Force 1 story
Summary
The Justice Department has decided to cancel subpoenas that demanded testimony and phone records from New York Times reporters. These subpoenas were connected to a story about President Trump's use of an old Air Force One plane and investigations into security on a new Air Force One plane.Key Facts
- The Justice Department withdrew subpoenas for grand jury testimony and phone records from New York Times reporters.
- The subpoenas were related to reporting on President Trump's use of an older presidential aircraft after the NATO summit in Turkey.
- The subpoenas were signed by Jay Clayton, a former U.S. attorney who was later chosen by President Trump to be director of national intelligence.
- The New York Times challenged the subpoenas in court, calling them abusive and improper.
- Prosecutors sought phone records from reporters and their families to find sources about security on the new Air Force One plane.
- The new Air Force One was donated by the Qatari government.
- A federal judge questioned the Justice Department’s procedures and considered sanctions for alleged false statements in their subpoena request.
- The story is ongoing and may have new developments.
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