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New York Times journalists subpoenaed over Trump's new plane security articles
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New York Times journalists subpoenaed over Trump's new plane security articles

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Several New York Times journalists have been subpoenaed in connection with their reporting on the security of Donald Trump's new presidential aircraft.
  • Prosecutors are seeking to compel the journalists to testify before a grand jury about their articles, which questioned the aircraft's safety systems compared to previous Air Force One planes.
  • The New York Times views this as a potential threat to constitutional protections for press freedom, with one lawyer calling the home visits by prosecutors a "shock."

A legal battle is unfolding as several journalists from The New York Times face subpoenas related to their investigative reporting on Donald Trump's new presidential aircraft. The subpoenas, issued by prosecutors, aim to compel the journalists to testify before a grand jury regarding their articles.

The reporting in question focused on the security features of the newly acquired jumbo jet, which Trump received as a gift from Qatar. The New York Times articles raised concerns that the aircraft might not be equipped with the same robust safety systems as the previous Air Force One planes.

David McCraw, a lawyer for The New York Times, expressed strong disapproval of the prosecutors' actions. He stated that journalists receiving visits from agents of the prosecution at their homes would be a "shock" to any American who believes in the Constitution and the press freedom it is meant to protect.

This development occurs amidst Trump's continued criticism of the media, which he has previously labeled as the "enemy of the people." His return to the White House has seen an intensified campaign against news outlets he deems unfavorable, making this legal action a significant point of contention regarding the boundaries of press freedom and governmental oversight.

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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.