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New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns
By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 11, 2026
· 6 min read
The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, marking a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s campaign against the media that has drawn condemnation for eroding a fundamental f...
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Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio residents who value a free press should take notice of the Trump administration's actions against New York Times journalists. The subpoenas issued to force reporters to testify about their story on Air Force One security concerns have implications for local journalists as well. If the federal government can use its power to intimidate national news organizations, it's not a stretch to think that similar tactics could be used against local outlets. San Antonio's own media landscape, which includes outlets like KSAT 12, could be affected by this trend of anti-press actions. The city's residents rely on local journalists to hold their government accountable and provide them with accurate information, making it crucial that press freedom is protected. As this situation unfolds, San Antonians should be watching to see how the New York Times and other national outlets respond to these subpoenas, and what it might mean for the future of journalism in their own community.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, marking a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s campaign against the media that has drawn condemnation for eroding a fundamental f...
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