Trump Administration Demanded Phone Records from NYT Journalists, Relatives
Summary
The Trump administration sought phone records of New York Times journalists and their relatives in an effort to unmask sources. Officials reportedly targeted reporters investigating the president's Air Force One jet from Qatar.
How coverage differs
- Left: Trump administration's aggressive, expansive targeting of journalists' sources revealed Left-leaning outlets highlight the Trump administration's aggressive actions against the press, framing it as an attack on press freedom and a potential abuse of power. They emphasize the targeting of journalists' relatives, including a minor, as an extreme measure to identify sources.
- Center: Officials sought journalist phone records to identify confidential sources Center outlets report factually on the Trump administration's actions, detailing the demand for phone records from New York Times journalists and their relatives. They focus on the stated purpose of unmasking sources related to a story about President Trump's Air Force One jet from Qatar.