The RecordExhibit 94
Grand jury subpoenas for reporters who exposed Air Force One gaps
CriticizedLast checked Sep 30, 2026
Criticized means: Legal, or a policy choice, but widely condemned.
Federal agents delivered subpoenas to the homes of four New York Times reporters after they reported the Qatari-gifted Air Force One lacked the old plane's antimissile defenses.
What happened
The subpoenas followed a White House meeting with FBI Director Kash Patel. Before publication, a senior FBI official had asked the Times to hold the story and name its sources; the paper refused.
Where it stands
DOJ withdrew the subpoenas on July 23, 2026 after a wave of criticism.
The administration's side
The FBI cited unspecified national security concerns about the reporting.
Sources
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