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Trump’s latest leak hunt against The New York Times is deeply personal
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 13, 2026
· 6 min read
By Brian Stelter, CNN
(CNN) — For President Donald Trump, this latest leak hunt is really personal.
Last week, reporters at The New York Times received subpoenas referencing “an alleged violation of federal criminal law” just two days after they published a story contradicting Trump’s claims ...
Key takeaway Last week, reporters at The New York Times received subpoenas referencing “an alleged violation of federal criminal law” just two days after they published a story contradicting Trump’s claims about the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The controversy surrounding the Qatari-gifted Air Force One and the subsequent leak investigation has significant implications for the local community in El Paso . As a city with a strong military presence, residents may be particularly interested in the details surrounding the new plane and the potential consequences of accepting such a gift. The fact that President Trump is personally involved in the leak investigation and has been accused of trying to intimidate reporters raises concerns about the transparency and accountability of government actions. El Pasoans who value a free press and open government may be watching this case closely, as it has the potential to set a precedent for how the government interacts with journalists and whistleblowers. The city's own experience with government transparency and accountability may also be informed by the outcome of this case, making it a local issue worth following.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? By Brian Stelter, CNN
(CNN) — For President Donald Trump, this latest leak hunt is really personal.
Last week, reporters at The New York Times received subpoenas referencing “an alleged violation of federal criminal law” just two days after they published a story contradicting Trump’s claims ...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 13, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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