Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall stripped of clearance after Air Force One leak

The Department of War announced that former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall can no longer view classified information and is prohibited from holding any role that demands a security clearance. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell communicated the decision on X, stating it took effect immediately. The revocation follows an alleged unauthorized leak of classified data about the capabilities of Air Force One to a news organization.

Department officials stressed that safeguarding classified material is a non-negotiable responsibility and that breaches lead to forfeiture of clearance and related duties. Kendall had served as the secretary of the Air Force during the tenure of former President Joe Biden. No further details about the content of the disclosure or potential legal consequences were provided. The story is ongoing and may be updated as new information emerges.