Secretary of the Air Force (2021-2025) Frank Kendall (Credit: public domain)
The Department of War on Friday revoked former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s eligibility for access to classified intel after he leaked classified information about Air Force One to the media.
The Biden-era Air Force Secretary leaked sensitive information about President Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet to The New York Times.
Full statement from Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell:
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.
This action follows his unauthorized disclosure of classified information regarding Air Force One’s capabilities to a media outlet.
Safeguarding classified information is a non-negotiable duty. Those who violate that trust forfeit the privilege of access and any role requiring it.
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.
This action follows his unauthorized disclosure of classified information…
— Sean Parnell (@SeanParnellASW) August 7, 2026
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Former Secretary of Air Force Frank Kendall pic.twitter.com/tSvaHQrKcE
— 𝓐𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓵 𝓟𝓪𝓽𝓻𝓲𝓸𝓽 ✝️🇺🇸 (@Patriot5Angel) August 7, 2026
Look at all of the NGOs & Non-Profits he was involved with! pic.twitter.com/A2O0eQ3Zee
— Marc Bumgarner (@MrSmerker) August 8, 2026
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— Boomdiggity (@RealBoomdiggity) August 8, 2026
— Boomdiggity (@RealBoomdiggity) August 8, 2026
I’ve never understood why eligibity for classifed information continues after people leave their positions. Too many of these people have no concept of the damage they do when they continue to act as though they have authority.
— Valerie Brooks (@valabrooks) August 7, 2026