Former United States Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall is under investigation for allegedly leaking classified information on Air Force One. The Pentagon has decided to revoke Kendall's access to classified information and his right to hold positions that require special security clearance.

The news was announced by Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, who stated that the measure was taken after the unauthorized disclosure of classified information regarding the capabilities of the presidential aircraft to a media outlet. According to the Pentagon, protecting classified information is an unconditional obligation and violations of this obligation can lead to the loss of access and positions that require such a level of security.

Kendall led the Air Force Department from July 2021 to January 2025, during the administration of then-President Joe Biden. In the spotlight, the new presidential plane

The issue comes at a time when the security of the new plane used by US President Donald Trump has become a topic of debate. It is a Boeing 747 worth about 400 million dollars, donated by Qatar to the United States. The US media has raised questions about the security measures of the plane, including protective systems and modifications needed to use it as Air Force One. The Trump administration has also taken steps against journalists who have reported on the matter, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the creation of a joint task force with the Justice Department to investigate leaks of sensitive information to the media.

In this context, the decision against Frank Kendall is expected to add even more attention to the way classified information related to the security of the American president is being handled.