Pentagon revokes security clearance from former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall

Published Aug 10, 03:53 PM UTC

The Pentagon revoked the security clearance of Frank Kendall, who served as U.S. Air Force Secretary under President Joe Biden from 2021 to 2025, alleging he disclosed classified information about Air Force One's capabilities to a news outlet. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced the immediate forfeiture of Kendall's access to classified material and any sensitive position, citing an unauthorized disclosure. Kendall, who now serves on the Air & Space Forces Association board and as a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, was recently quoted in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal expressing concerns about the modified Boeing 747's security features and its use by President Donald Trump amid escalating tensions with Iran. The temporary jet has faced scrutiny over its modifications and scheduling delays for new VC-25B aircraft.