The Justice Department has subpoenaed four journalists from the New York Times regarding their reporting on security concerns related to a new Air Force One jet donated by Qatar. The journalists, Julian E. Barnes, Eric Lipton, Tyler Pager, and Eric Schmitt, are required to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan next week. The Times plans to contest the subpoenas, which they describe as a threat to press freedom. The subpoenas follow a report indicating that President Trump used the older Air Force One due to security concerns, which he later downplayed. The subpoenas were issued by US Attorney Jay Clayton, who was nominated by Trump to be the next director of national intelligence. The Times reported that an FBI official had previously requested that their story not be published due to national security issues.
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Justice Department subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One security report
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas to four New York Times journalists regarding their coverage of security issues surrounding the new Air Force One jet. The Times intends to challenge these subpoenas, which they view as a significant threat to journalistic freedom. The subpoenas are linked to a report about President Trump's use of an older aircraft due to security concerns.
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Trump administration subpoenas Times journalists who reported security concerns around new Air Force One
Justice Department subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One security report