White House Directed Kash Patel to Oversee Investigation Involving Classified Documents and Leaks
The F.B.I. director spent around eight hours at the White House on Friday, overseeing a leak investigation into reports about security issues with the new Air Force One. The inquiry led to subpoenas being issued to several reporters who wrote about the topic.
The White House directed the F.B.I. director to lead the investigation, which resulted in a series of subpoenas being issued to reporters on Friday night. According to sources, the director spent most of the day at the White House, briefing senior administration officials on the investigation.
The move comes after President Trump expressed anger over coverage of the Qatari-donated plane, which reportedly lacks defensive countermeasures. The president had flown on the new jet to a NATO meeting in Turkey but was forced to switch to the old plane due to Secret Service concerns.
The F.B.I. director's involvement in the investigation, in close coordination with top administration officials, marks a significant departure from traditional practice. The Trump administration has intensified pressure on news organizations, and the government's effort to seek information from journalists reflects a shift in approach.
The White House directed the F.B.I. director to lead the investigation, which resulted in a series of subpoenas being issued to reporters on Friday night. According to sources, the director spent most of the day at the White House, briefing senior administration officials on the investigation.
The move comes after President Trump expressed anger over coverage of the Qatari-donated plane, which reportedly lacks defensive countermeasures. The president had flown on the new jet to a NATO meeting in Turkey but was forced to switch to the old plane due to Secret Service concerns.
The F.B.I. director's involvement in the investigation, in close coordination with top administration officials, marks a significant departure from traditional practice. The Trump administration has intensified pressure on news organizations, and the government's effort to seek information from journalists reflects a shift in approach.
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