Trump administration subpoenas New York Times reporters over coverage

The Trump administration has subpoenaed at least four New York Times reporters to testify before a grand jury in Manhattan regarding their coverage of President Trump's return flight from the 2026 NATO summit. The subpoenas, delivered by federal agents, compel journalists Eric Schmitt, Tyler Pager, Eric Lipton, and Julian E Barnes to appear on Wednesday. This action, authorized by US Attorney Jay Clayton, has been condemned by press freedom advocates and members of Congress as an attempt to threaten and intimidate journalists. The New York Times reported that the subpoenas stem from its reporting, citing anonymous sources, that Trump switched from his new Air Force One to the old one due to security concerns and the new jet's lack of necessary security capabilities. The newspaper declined an FBI request to withhold reporting and identify its sources.

The Trump administration has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan. These subpoenas, issued on Friday, stem from a report by the journalists concerning security issues with the new Air Force One, a jet President Trump received as a gift from Qatar. Federal agents delivered some of the subpoenas to the reporters' homes. The New York Times stated that this action represents an escalation in efforts to threaten independent news organizations and undermine press freedom. The White House and Department of Justice have not yet responded to requests for comment.

The Trump administration, through the Justice Department, has subpoenaed New York Times journalists who reported on alleged security concerns regarding the new Air Force One. The reports, published after President Trump traveled to the NATO summit, detailed that he used an older plane due to security officials' worries about the newer aircraft lacking advanced features, including antimissile capabilities. A former US government official cited insufficient time and funds for necessary security updates. The Justice Department stated its role is to ensure classified information is not shared inappropriately. The New York Times defended its reporting, emphasizing the public's right to know about government operations and taxpayer spending. The new plane, a Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar, was unveiled by President Trump last month.

The Trump administration, through the US Justice Department, has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists to testify before a federal grand jury. This action follows the newspaper's reporting on security concerns regarding the president's new Air Force One, a plane gifted by Qatar. The Justice Department stated it is investigating "breaches of national security" and that reporters are not the targets, but rather those leaking classified information. Press freedom advocates have condemned the subpoenas, arguing they threaten the public's right to an independent press. The New York Times reported that the new Air Force One lacked certain security features, a claim denied by the White House.