Subpoenas target New York Times reporters who covered Air Force One security flaws

The Trump administration issued subpoenas to several New York Times journalists on Friday, following the paper's report this week about security concerns with the new Air Force One, according to CityNews. The move escalates a clash between the administration and the press over reporting on the presidential aircraft.

CityNewsMultiple New York Times reporters issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting

"The Trump administration issued subpoenas on Friday to several New York Times journalists after its report this week on security concerns involving the new Air Force One, according to the paper."

The new jet, which President Donald Trump received as a gift from Qatar, just entered service last week, CityNews reported. The subpoenas seek information related to the Times' reporting on the aircraft's security vulnerabilities.

The New York Times strongly criticized the move, calling it an attack on press freedom, according to MEAWW. The paper did not immediately comment further on the scope of the subpoenas or which specific reporters were targeted.

MEAWWDOJ subpoenas NYT journalists who reported on security flaws in Trump's new Air Force One

The subpoenas come as the administration continues to draw scrutiny over its treatment of journalists. Multiple outlets, including Pravda and The Independent, reported on the development, highlighting the rare step of subpoenaing reporters over a national security story.

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PravdaThe Trump administration has issued subpoenas to New York Times reporters who wrote articles about security concerns regarding the "Air Force One" aircraft that Qatar had donated to TrumpThe IndependentMultiple New York Times reporters issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting