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In a response issued Tuesday morning, the Justice Department defended its actions, stating it complied with internal regulations and conducted preliminary investigative steps prior to seeking records.
The department noted it possessed authority to delay notice but chose to inform legal counsel to allow a formal challenge.
Security Concerns Surrounding Air Force One
The escalation follows earlier actions taken by federal authorities against news outlets, including an FBI search of a Washington Post reporter's residence in January.
Free press advocates have condemned the aggressive measures as attempts to intimidate journalists covering executive branch operations.
The investigation centers on reporting regarding a modified presidential aircraft acquired from Qatar following a $400 million retrofit.
Although the new jet recently entered service, Trump utilized an older Air Force One model when departing a NATO summit in Turkey earlier in July.
Reporting based on anonymous sources indicated the Secret Service recommended using the older aircraft due to missing advanced security features on the new plane, including anti-missile capabilities.
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Trump subsequently denied the existence of security concerns on social media.
