Pentagon revokes Frank Kendall's security clearance over Air Force One leak
The Pentagon has revoked the security clearance and sensitive position eligibility of former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall. The decision, announced by Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, follows allegations that Kendall made an unauthorized disclosure to the media regarding the capabilities of a Qatari-gifted Air Force One aircraft.
The The aircraft, a Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar, has been the subject of intense scrutiny. Reports from The New York Times and other outlets suggested that the plane lacked critical defensive systems, such as advanced anti-missile protections, found on older Air Force One models. This led President Donald Trump to switch to an older aircraft during a recent trip to a NATO summit in Turkey.
Kendall, who served under the Biden administration, expressed that he was "completely mystified" by the revocation, maintaining that he has never shared classified information. The incident has triggered broader investigations, including a leak probe by the Department of Justice and the formation of a joint task force to identify officials accused of disclosing sensitive information.
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Air Force One · Air Force One (Qatari‑gifted Boeing 747‑8) · Donald Trump · Frank Kendall · Joe Biden · Pentagon · Qatar · Sean Parnell
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- [● 25 SOURCES] Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced the revocation on X. www.europesays.com · keyt.com · freerepublic.com · wtxnews.com · internewscast.com · +18 more
- [● 25 SOURCES] The revocation bars Kendall from holding any sensitive position. www.europesays.com · keyt.com · freerepublic.com · wtxnews.com · internewscast.com · +18 more
- [● 28 SOURCES] The disclosed information concerned the Qatari‑gifted Air Force One plane. www.europesays.com · keyt.com · wtxnews.com · internewscast.com · www.cbsnews.com · +22 more
- [● 25 SOURCES] The revocation took effect immediately. www.europesays.com · keyt.com · freerepublic.com · wtxnews.com · internewscast.com · +18 more
- [● 28 SOURCES] Frank Kendall served as Air Force Secretary under President Joe Biden. keyt.com · freerepublic.com · www.europesays.com · wtxnews.com · internewscast.com · +22 more
- [● 28 SOURCES] The Pentagon revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s access to classified information. www.europesays.com · keyt.com · freerepublic.com · wtxnews.com · internewscast.com · +22 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] The disclosure angered former President Donald Trump and prompted a leak investigation. www.europesays.com · keyt.com · wtxnews.com · internewscast.com · www.cbsnews.com · +16 more
- [● 28 SOURCES] Kendall disclosed classified information about the capabilities of the Qatari‑gifted Air Force One jet. www.europesays.com · keyt.com · freerepublic.com · wtxnews.com · internewscast.com · +22 more