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The Trump administration attempted to uncover phone records of New York Times journalists and their relatives in a motion to unmask confidential sources behind reporting on Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet. The effort, reported by Fortune and the Associated Press on July 20, 2026, appears to be an attempt to retaliate against the newspaper's coverage of the aircraft, which was a gift from Qatar. The motion targeted journalists and their family members, raising concerns about press freedom and government overreach. The story highlights ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and major media outlets, particularly regarding national security reporting and source protection.
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Trump administration subpoenas NYT journalists over Air Force One security report