New York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story
Summary
The New York Times revealed that a freelance reporter, Matthew Cole, received a subpoena from President Donald Trump’s administration. The subpoena relates to Cole’s reporting on a secret 2019 US Navy SEAL mission in North Korea.Key Facts
- Matthew Cole, a freelance journalist, was subpoenaed by the Trump administration.
- The subpoena concerns reporting on a secret 2019 military operation in North Korea involving US Navy SEALs.
- The Navy SEALs reportedly tried to plant an electronic bug but opened fire on a North Korean boat.
- The FBI delivered the subpoena to Cole’s home and later to his lawyer when he was not found.
- The New York Times is helping Cole legally and claims the subpoena is an attack on press freedom.
- This case follows recent subpoenas issued by the Trump administration against other Times journalists.
- Subpoenas against journalists are usually rare due to First Amendment protections for the press.
- Democrats in the US Senate have asked for more information about how the Justice Department uses subpoenas on journalists.
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