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The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the leak of classified security concerns regarding President Trump's new Air Force One aircraft, which was donated by Qatar. According to CNBC, the DOJ has issued subpoenas to journalists at The New York Times as part of the inquiry into who disclosed the sensitive information to the publication.
The investigation extends beyond traditional media outlets, with Google also receiving subpoenas as part of the broader effort to identify the source of the leak. Federal authorities are attempting to trace the disclosure chain and determine which officials or contractors may have been responsible for providing details about the aircraft's vulnerabilities to reporters.
The probe highlights ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the press over classified material handling and national security concerns. The case underscores the administration's commitment to investigating unauthorized disclosures while raising broader questions about press freedom and government transparency.