New York Times executive editor accused the Trump administration of trying to “criminalize routine reporting,” as the publication reported that one of its journalists was investigated by the FBI.
The Times reported on Wednesday that Elizabeth Williamson was the target of an investigation into whether she broke federal stalking laws as she reported on FBI Director Kash Patel‘s use of government resources for security and transportation for his girlfriend.
Executive editor Joe Kahn said, “The FBI’s attempt to criminalize routine reporting is a blatant violation of Elizabeth’s First Amendment rights and another attempt by this administration to prevent journalists from scrutinizing its actions. It’s alarming. It’s unconstitutional. And it’s wrong.” Per CNN, Kahn also wrote in an internal memo, We have no reason to believe that this is a widespread practice, but it marks an escalation of tactics to chill and intimidate reporters who reveal information that’s unflattering to
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