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Trump administration subpoenas New York Times reporters over coverage
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- The Trump administration issued subpoenas to at least four New York Times journalists, compelling them to testify before a Manhattan grand jury regarding their reporting on President Trump's Air Force One travel, an action criticized as an attack on press freedom.
- The subpoenas relate to the Times' coverage of Trump's use of an older Air Force One jet on his return flight from the 2026 NATO summit, which was reported to be due to security concerns and lack of upgrades on the new plane.
- The Times declined an FBI request to withhold reporting and reveal anonymous sources, maintaining journalistic standards despite federal pressure.
- This move escalates ongoing tensions between Trump and the media, following multiple lawsuits filed by Trump against news organizations and previous government actions against journalists.
- Leading press freedom advocates and Democratic leaders condemned the subpoenas as intimidation tactics that threaten constitutional protections and the public's right to be informed.
