Subpoenas Issued to Journalists for Air Force One Coverage

WHO:

CBS News - Several New York Times journalists were issued subpoenas.

AP News - The journalists include Julian E. Barnes, Eric Lipton, Tyler Pager, and Eric Schmitt.

AP News - David McCraw is the lawyer for The New York Times.

WHAT:

AP News - The subpoenas were issued to compel the reporters to testify about their reporting on security concerns involving the new Air Force One.

CNN - The subpoenas were issued by Southern District of New York US Attorney Jay Clayton, who was nominated by Trump last month to be the next director of national security.

ABC News - The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Air Force One.

AP News - The New York Times reported that the switch to the older Air Force One was made at the urging of the Secret Service due to security concerns.

AP News - The new Air Force One, which underwent a $400 million retrofit, was reported to lack certain advanced security features, including antimissile capabilities.

AP News - The abrupt plane swap occurred as a shaky cease-fire with Iran had collapsed, leading to U.S. airstrikes on Iran and Tehran attacking three Gulf Arab states.

AP News - Trump stated, “I have a threat all the time. I’m No. 1 on their list,” in response to questions about security concerns.

AP News - The White House later denied any security shortcomings on the new plane, stating, “The new Air Force One is a state-of-the-art aircraft that has been fitted with high-level security protocols that ensure the safety of the President and his staff.”

AP News - The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported that the switch to the older Air Force One was made at the urging of the Secret Service.

AP News - The new Air Force One was reported to lack certain sophisticated security and countermeasure systems.

AP News - Trump stated, “The new Air Force One is a state-of-the-art aircraft that has been fitted with high-level security protocols that ensure the safety of the President and his staff.”

AP News - The subpoenas seek to force the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan on Wednesday.

CNN - The subpoenas were issued by Southern District of New York US Attorney Jay Clayton, who was nominated by Trump last month to be the next director of national security.

ABC News - The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Air Force One.

AP News - The new Air Force One, which underwent a $400 million retrofit, was reported to lack some advanced security features, including antimissile capabilities.

CNN - The subpoenas were issued by Southern District of New York US Attorney Jay Clayton, who was nominated by Trump last month to be the next director of national security.

AP News - The new Air Force One underwent a $400 million retrofit.

AP News - Trump stated, “I have a threat all the time. I’m No. 1 on their list,” in response to questions about security concerns.

AP News - White House spokesman Steven Cheung said, “The new Air Force One is a state-of-the-art aircraft that has been fitted with high-level security protocols that ensure the safety of the President and his staff.”

AP News - The subpoenas were issued by the Trump administration after a report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One.

CNN - The subpoenas were issued by Southern District of New York US Attorney Jay Clayton, who was nominated by Trump last month to be the next director of national security.

CBS News - Subpoenas were issued after a report on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.

AP News - The subpoenas seek to compel the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan.

AP News - Federal agents delivered some subpoenas to the reporters at their homes.

AP News - The new Air Force One just entered service last week.

AP News - Trump flew the new Air Force One to a NATO summit in Turkey.

WHERE:

AP News - The subpoenas were issued in Washington, D.C.

AP News - The federal grand jury is located in Manhattan.

AP News - Trump traveled to Mildenhall, a Royal Air Force base in Suffolk, England.

WHEN:

AP News - The subpoenas were issued on a Friday.

AP News - The federal grand jury testimony is scheduled for Wednesday.

AP News - The new Air Force One entered service last week.

WHY:

AP News - The subpoenas were issued following a report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One, which was reportedly prompted by the Secret Service's comfort level with the older aircraft.

AP News - The abrupt plane swap occurred as a shaky cease-fire with Iran had collapsed, leading to U.S. airstrikes on Iran and Tehran attacking three Gulf Arab states.

CNN - The subpoenas are related to an alleged violation of criminal law, although specific details were not provided.

AP News - The abrupt plane swap occurred as a shaky cease-fire with Iran had collapsed, leading to U.S. airstrikes on Iran and Tehran attacking three Gulf Arab states.

CNN - The subpoenas were issued in response to a report that indicated the Secret Service felt more comfortable with Trump aboard the older Air Force One rather than the newly retrofitted aircraft.

CNN - The subpoenas are related to an alleged violation of criminal law, although specific details were not provided.

AP News - The subpoenas were issued following a report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One.

AP News - The abrupt plane swap occurred due to a shaky cease-fire with Iran collapsing.

HOW:

CNN - A senior FBI official contacted The New York Times to request that the Wednesday story not be published over a national security issue, but the official declined to specify the issue.

AP News - A senior FBI official contacted The New York Times to request that the Wednesday story not be published over a national security issue, but the official declined to specify the issue.

AP News - The New York Times report cited anonymous sources regarding the security features of the new aircraft.

AP News - Trump denied any security concerns, stating that the stop in Mildenhall was for service members to view the new jet.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 05:50 UTC)

Subpoenas have been issued to reporters to compel them to testify about their coverage of security concerns related to the new Air Force One. These subpoenas were issued by Southern District of New York US Attorney Jay Clayton, who was recently nominated by Trump to be the next director of national security, following a report from The New York Times that raised alarms about the aircraft's safety. A senior FBI official had previously reached out to The New York Times, requesting that a related story not be published due to national security concerns, although the official did not elaborate on the specifics.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 02:47 UTC)

In a surprising move, President Trump has switched back to the older Air Force One at the urging of the Secret Service due to security concerns, especially following the collapse of a shaky cease-fire with Iran. The new Air Force One, which underwent a $400 million retrofit, reportedly lacks certain advanced security features, including antimissile capabilities, though the White House insists it is equipped with high-level security protocols. Amid these developments, Trump remarked, “I have a threat all the time. I’m No. 1 on their list,” highlighting the ongoing security challenges he faces.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 20:14 UTC)

Subpoenas have been issued following a report from The New York Times that the switch to the older Air Force One was made at the urging of the Secret Service, which raised concerns about the new aircraft lacking certain sophisticated security and countermeasure systems. In response, Trump asserted that the new Air Force One is a state-of-the-art aircraft equipped with high-level security protocols to ensure the safety of the President and his staff. Meanwhile, a senior FBI official reached out to The New York Times to request that a Wednesday story not be published due to a national security issue, although the official did not specify what that issue was.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 19:19 UTC)

In a significant development, subpoenas have been issued to reporters, compelling them to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan on Wednesday. These subpoenas, issued by Southern District of New York US Attorney Jay Clayton, who was recently nominated by Trump to be the next director of national security, follow a New York Times report on alleged security concerns regarding the new Air Force One. The situation escalated after a shaky cease-fire with Iran collapsed, resulting in U.S. airstrikes on Iran and Tehran's attacks on three Gulf Arab states, prompting inquiries into potential criminal law violations.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 17:16 UTC)

The new Air Force One, which recently underwent a $400 million retrofit, has been reported to lack some advanced security features, including antimissile capabilities. This development comes amid escalating tensions, as a shaky cease-fire with Iran has collapsed, prompting U.S. airstrikes and Iranian attacks on three Gulf Arab states. In related news, subpoenas were issued by Southern District of New York US Attorney Jay Clayton, who was nominated by Trump last month to be the next director of national security, while a senior FBI official requested The New York Times not to publish a story over a national security issue, though the official did not elaborate on the specifics.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 15:15 UTC)

The new Air Force One has recently undergone a significant retrofit costing $400 million, enhancing its security features. In light of ongoing security concerns, Trump remarked, “I have a threat all the time. I’m No. 1 on their list,” while a White House spokesman emphasized that the upgraded aircraft is equipped with advanced security protocols to protect the President and his staff. This comes as the Secret Service has issued subpoenas, expressing a preference for the older Air Force One over the newly retrofitted model.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 11:19 UTC)

Subpoenas have been issued by the Trump administration following a report that raised security concerns about the new Air Force One. These subpoenas, related to an alleged violation of criminal law, were issued by Southern District of New York US Attorney Jay Clayton, who was recently nominated by Trump to be the next director of national security. Additionally, a senior FBI official reached out to The New York Times, asking them to hold off on publishing a story over a national security issue, although the official did not provide further details on the matter.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 10:21 UTC)

Several journalists from The New York Times, including Julian E. Barnes, Eric Lipton, Tyler Pager, and Eric Schmitt, have been issued subpoenas in Washington, D.C., compelling them to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan regarding a report on security concerns with the new Air Force One. The subpoenas were delivered to some reporters at their homes, and the testimony is scheduled for Wednesday, following the aircraft's entry into service last week. President Trump recently flew the new Air Force One to a NATO summit in Turkey, denying any security issues and stating that the stop in Mildenhall was intended for service members to view the new jet.