# Trump Subpoenas Reporters Over Air Force One Safety Reporting

_Jul 11 16:07_

Tags: Boeing, Manhattan, Turkey, airline, safety & operations, industry news

The Trump administration subpoenaed four journalists after NYT reported that safety concerns with the new Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-8 led to the use of older aircraft for a return flight from Turkey

## Summary

President Trump is reportedly upset after The New York Times reported that security precautions and safety concerns with the new Boeing 747-8 (gifted by Qatar) led to the use of older Boeing 747-200s for a return flight from a NATO summit in Turkey. The new aircraft, delivered in mid-June 2026, reportedly lacks some defensive systems and countermeasures compared to the previous fleet. Four reporters were subpoenaed by the US Justice Department to testify before a grand jury in Manhattan regarding potential leaks of classified information about these safety issues. The administration maintains the plane meets high security standards, but the delay in installing equipment on the two purpose-built 747-8s has been significant

## Why it matters

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## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/trump-subpoenas-reporters-air-force-one-safety-issues) — Trump Subpoenas Reporters For Pointing Out Obvious Air Force One Safety Issues

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