The US government has summoned journalists from The New York Times for questioning following the publication of a report detailing security vulnerabilities on President Donald Trump’s new Air Force One.
The move marks a significant escalation in the administration’s ongoing conflict with the newspaper, which has faced repeated accusations of spreading misinformation regarding the military conflict between the United States and Iran.
A federal judge has intervened in the matter, stepping in to review the legality of the subpoenas.
Legal experts and press freedom advocates have characterized the government’s actions as an attempt to intimidate critical journalists.
The intervention suggests judicial concern over the potential chilling effect on investigative reporting and the separation of powers.
This development intensifies the broader political tension between the White House and major media organizations.