Trump DOJ Target Journalists? The Truth Behind the Subpoenas

Newly unsealed court filings reveal that the Trump-era Department of Justice targeted journalists with subpoenas over sensitive leaks.When The New York Times reported on credible security concerns that forced a plane switch during overseas travel, the DOJ initiated federal leak investigations—even extending subpoenas toward reporters and their families. However, major constitutional concerns raised by a federal judge ultimately forced the Justice Department to back down and withdraw the requests.