Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
The U.S. Justice Department has subpoenaed New York Times journalists to testify regarding their reporting on security concerns surrounding President Trump's Air Force One plane. The newspaper has condemned the move as an attempt to intimidate the press.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tension between national security, the protection of classified information, and the constitutional protections afforded to journalists.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Ana Faguy Washington Getty Images Several New York Times journalists were summoned to testify under oath after they reported alleged security concerns involving President Donald Trump's new Air Force One plane, the US newspaper said.
The article presents both the government's justification for the investigation and the newspaper's legal defense.
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