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Justice Dept Subpoenas Air Force One Journalists | Greenville News
The Justice Department has subpoenaed New York Times reporters for testimony before a federal grand jury over a story about security flaws in the new Air Force One — a $400 million Qatari gift jet. The president allegedly used an older plane for part of his trip due to security concerns, a claim he denies. Critics say this unprecedented move undermines press freedom, breaking with decades of DOJ tradition that protects journalists — even as officials insist they’re after leakers, not reporters. The subpoenas signal a troubling escalation in the administration’s pattern of press hostility…
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