In a move that has sparked widespread concern over press freedom, the Trump administration has reportedly subpoenaed two New York Times journalists in connection with their reporting on a story about a presidential trip on Air Force One. The story, which was published in March, detailed how then-President Donald Trump had instructed his staff to keep a Republican donor off a list of guests on the plane, sparking allegations of favoritism and cronyism. The subpoenas, which were sent to NYT reporter Maggie Haberman and another journalist, are believed to be part of a broader investigation into the leak of classified information, but the move has been criticized by media watchdogs and First Amendment advocates as an attempt to intimidate and silence journalists. The New York Times has vowed to fight the subpoenas, citing the importance of protecting sources and upholding the principles of a free press.
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One story, newspaper says The Detroit News
