Several New York Times journalists reportedly issued subpoenas after Air Force One reporting
Key Points:
- The Trump administration issued subpoenas to New York Times journalists to testify before a federal grand jury regarding a report on alleged security issues with the new Air Force One, with some subpoenas reportedly delivered to reporters at their homes.
- The Times reported that the new Air Force One lacked some advanced security features, including antimissile capabilities, prompting the Secret Service to advise President Trump to fly on the older plane for part of a recent trip; these claims were based on anonymous sources.
- President Trump denied any security concerns, stating the stop at Mildenhall was for service members to view the new jet and dismissing questions about threats from Iran during the flight.
- The White House refuted allegations of security shortcomings, with spokesman Steven Chung asserting that the new Air Force One is equipped with state-of-the-art security protocols to ensure the president's safety.
- The subpoenas and federal agents' involvement raised concerns about press freedom, with the Times' lawyer calling the actions shocking to those who value constitutional protections for the press.