Escalation: Pentagon Revokes Kendall's Security Clearance

The Pentagon revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s clearance and barred him from any sensitive role, alleging he disclosed classified details about Air Force One’s capabilities to the media. Kendall disputed the allegation, saying he has never shared classified information and that he has not been told what he is alleged to have revealed.

In recent public remarks, he said the rushed upgrade of the Qatar-donated 747 left too little time for all the usual Air Force One modifications and that he was surprised the jet was flown overseas. The Air Force has said the fast conversion intentionally left out some complex changes and that the aircraft differs from the older jet, including no widened exit doors and no multiple built-in stairs. The revocation removes his eligibility to see classified material and to hold jobs that require it.

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