Pentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall

Published Aug 9, 01:39 AM UTC

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The Pentagon, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has revoked the security clearance of former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall. The action was taken after Kendall allegedly disclosed classified information regarding the capabilities of Air Force One, specifically related to a deal with Qatar. Multiple news outlets, including The Washington Post, CBS News, and The Independent, report that the revocation is a punitive measure linked to leaks about the presidential aircraft's capabilities. The move underscores the Trump administration's focus on enforcing classification rules and targeting officials from the previous Biden administration.

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