Trump administration subpoenas New York Times reporters over coverage - Al Jazeera
The Trump administration has issued subpoenas to New York Times reporters regarding coverage of the President's return flight from a NATO summit. Press freedom advocates and the Committee to Protect Journalists have condemned the move as an attempt to intimidate the media.
Why it matters
This action represents a significant escalation in tensions between the executive branch and the press, raising constitutional questions about journalistic protections.
Press freedom advocates and members of Congress have condemned the subpoenas as an attempt to ‘threaten and intimidate’.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump returns to Joint Base Andrews on July 9 on his new Air Force One, after switching to his old one to leave Turkiye [Win McNamee/Getty Images via AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 11 Jul 2026 11 Jul 2026 The administration of United States President Donald Trump has issued subpoenas against journalists from The New York Times, in what advocates say is an escalating attack on the free press.
Late on Friday, the Times reported that at least four of its reporters have received subpoenas, some delivered to their homes by federal agents.
Those subpoenas compel them to testify before a grand jury in Manhattan on Wednesday.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in