The Pentagon accused Kendall of leaking classified information about Air Force One's capabilities to a media outlet
Pentagon revokes ex-Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's security clearance
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The Pentagon on Friday revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s access to classified material and accused him of leaking sensitive information about Air Force One to reporters. “Effective immediately, the Department of War has REVOKED former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s eligibility for access to classified information and his ability to hold any sensitive position,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced on X . “This action follows his unauthorized disclosure of classified information regarding Air Force One’s capabilities to a media outlet,” Parnell continued. “Safeguarding classified information is a non-negotiable duty. “Those who violate that trust forfeit the privilege of access and any role requiring it.” Kendall served as secretary of the Air Force under former President Joe Biden. The plane underwent a $400 million retrofit and upgrade, has been put into service domestically and President Donald Trump also flew on it to Turkey last month. In a CNN piece published on July 10, Kendall said structural changes were needed to include antennas for communications, something he wasn’t sure the new plane had.
Furthermore, The statement didn’t specify what comments prompted the revocation, but Kendall had spoken to several outlets questioning the new Qatari-gifted jet’s capabilities. “This action follows his unauthorized disclosure of classified information regarding Air Force One’s capabilities to a media outlet. Parnell didn't say if Kendall was being referred for prosecution, and the Pentagon didn’t immediately respond to questions on the topic.
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The Pentagon on Friday revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s access to classified material and accused him of leaking sensitive information about Air Force One to reporters. “Effective immediately, the Department of War has REVOKED former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s eligibility for access to classified information and his ability to hold any sensitive position,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced on X . “This action follows his unauthorized disclosure of classified information regarding Air Force One’s capabilities to a media outlet,” Parnell continued. “Safeguarding classified information is a non-negotiable duty. “Those who violate that trust forfeit the privilege of access and any role requiring it.” Kendall served as secretary of the Air Force under former President Joe Biden.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesThe plane underwent a $400 million retrofit and upgrade, has been put into service domestically and President Donald Trump also flew on it to Turkey last month.
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In a CNN piece published on July 10, Kendall said structural changes were needed to include antennas for communications, something he wasn’t sure the new plane had.
according to Washington ExaminerThe statement didn’t specify what comments prompted the revocation, but Kendall had spoken to several outlets questioning the new Qatari-gifted jet’s capabilities. “This action follows his unauthorized disclosure of classified information regarding Air Force One’s capabilities to a media outlet.
according to Washington ExaminerParnell didn't say if Kendall was being referred for prosecution, and the Pentagon didn’t immediately respond to questions on the topic.
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The Pentagon on Friday revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s access to classified material and accused him of leaking…
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