The Pentagon revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s eligibility to access classified information and barred him from holding any sensitive position, alleging he disclosed sensitive Air Force One information to the media.

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell emphasized that safeguarding classified information is non-negotiable, noting that anyone who violates it forfeits access and roles requiring it.

Parnell indicated Kendall was accused of sharing classified information with a media outlet, though the outlet was not named.

Meanwhile, the Air Force One fleet underwent a $400 million retrofit and has been used domestically, with President Trump flying on the newer jet to Turkey while an older Air Force One was used to depart the NATO summit amid tensions.

This is a developing story and may be updated as new details emerge.

A Times report noted Kendall expressed surprise that upgrades wouldn’t cover all modifications and that the newer plane was used outside the United States; Kendall was a Biden administration appointee.

The coverage touches on historical leaks, including Edward Snowden and a 2024 federal sentence for a Massachusetts Air National Guard member involved in leaks.

The disclosure reportedly related to Air Force One’s capabilities and occurred within a broader leak investigation tied to reporting on safety concerns about the Qatar-funded plane and discussions surrounding the president.

The article mentions Kendall flying in the cockpit of an AI-controlled plane, with coverage from Fox News Digital by a credentialed breaking news writer.

Trump has accused the media of spreading false stories and has pledged to crack down on leaks, including threats to prosecute leakers amid tensions over information security.

The Justice Department subpoenaed Times reporters over source disclosure related to Air Force One reporting; the subpoenas were withdrawn after a judge criticized the handling and concerns about press freedoms.

The subpoenas, tied to a story on the plane’s security, were dropped after judicial scrutiny of the investigation’s handling and protections for journalists.