NYT reporters issued subpoenas over Air Force One security concerns reporting
The Trump administration has issued subpoenas to New York Times reporters following their coverage of security concerns regarding the new Air Force One jet. The aircraft, a gift from Qatar, has reportedly been swapped for an older model for recent presidential travel.
Why it matters
This development highlights ongoing tensions between the executive branch and the press regarding national security reporting and the protection of journalistic sources.
Donald Trump has denied that security concerns were behind the change in planes. ( AP: Alex Brandon )
The article reports on the legal action taken by the administration and the response from the newspaper's counsel without taking a definitive stance on the security claims.
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