The Trump administration has subpoenaed four New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns surrounding the new Air Force One, a jet gifted by Qatar. The journalists, including Julian E. Barnes, Eric Lipton, Tyler Pager, and Eric Schmitt, are set to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan.
Background
The subpoenas were issued after the Times reported that President Donald Trump left Turkey on the old Air Force One due to security concerns from the Secret Service. The new Air Force One, which was retrofitted after being donated by Qatar, has raised concerns among security personnel.
A senior FBI official had contacted the Times to request that the story not be published, citing a national security issue. However, the official declined to provide further details. The subpoenas issued to the journalists also lack specific information, stating only that they are being asked to testify regarding an alleged violation of criminal law.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
