Another government leaker has been caught red-handed.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth just revoked former Biden-era Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's security clearance after it was discovered that he was leaking classified information to the media.
Specifically, Kendall was behind the recent leaks of the new Air Force One's security capabilities.
Eric Daugherty broke down the breaking news:
BREAKING — MAJOR LEAKER CAUGHT: SecWar Pete Hegseth has revoked former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall access to classified intel after he LEAKED "classified information" surrounding Air Force One's capabilities to the Fake News
FAFO!
Now PROSECUTE him for betraying America.
DOW: "Safeguarding classified information is a non-negotiable duty. Those who violate that trust forfeit the privilege of access and any role requiring it."
Every leaker must be caught and rooted out
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced the move in a statement on X.
Read it here:
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.
— Sean Parnell (@SeanParnellASW) August 7, 2026
This action follows his unauthorized disclosure of classified information…
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.
Days before Kendall was busted, reports broke out containing sensitive details about President Trump's new Air Force One jet.
Fox News provided some additional background:
The move comes days after The Wall Street Journal published a report comparing the capabilities of the Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8, now used as a presidential aircraft, with the older Air Force One jets. Kendall was among the former officials quoted in the report.
The Journal reported that the newer aircraft lacks some capabilities available on the older VC-25A jets, including midair refueling and hardening against a nuclear blast. The report also detailed differences involving defensive systems, air stairs, baggage handling and food storage.
Kendall also discussed the aircraft publicly in other recent reports. Earlier in July, he told The Wall Street Journal that fully retrofitting a 747 with the defensive capabilities needed to protect the president should take three to four years.
Kendall served as secretary of the Air Force under former President Joe Biden from 2021 until January 2025. He previously served as the Pentagon's undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics during the Obama administration.
Kendall also has a longstanding connection to the Air Force One modernization program. In 2015, while serving as the Pentagon's acquisition chief, Kendall coordinated with then-Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James on the decision to use the Boeing 747-8 platform for the next generation of presidential aircraft.
The Pentagon was quick to launch an investigation into the leaker's identity, which included issuing subpoenas to New York Times reporters.
It looks like it didn't take long for the Pentagon to uncover the truth!
CNN has more on what led up to Kendall being exposed:
Reporting on safety concerns regarding the Qatari-gifted plane infuriated Trump, spurring an extraordinary leak investigation that included subpoenaing New York Times reporters who first reported on the issue — a move criticized by journalists and free press advocates. Officials at the White House were also asked to turn over their phones as part of the probe.
CNN previously reported Trump's newer plane does not possess the same capabilities as the older Air Force One models to ensure the president's safety in international settings.
Trump in his second term has repeatedly called for federal investigations over leaks to news outlets. Earlier this year, the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal waged a secret legal fight to stop the US government from subpoenaing several reporters in connection with national security leak probes.
Kendall previously told CNN the new Qatari-gifted jet would've needed three to four years of modifications to meet the same standards as the older Boeing 747s.
At this time, it's unclear whether or not this traitor will face more consequences for leaking classified details to the press.
Calls are growing online for him to be prosecuted.
Take a look at some of these responses:
Once upon a time, not so long ago.... This would have been considered treason.
— R Ortega (@speedon1313) August 8, 2026
Isn't that a crime? If people were actually punished, that might solve a lot of this.
— GiantSchnoodle 😊 (@GSchnoodle) August 8, 2026
There needs to be severe criminal punishment for LEAKING SENSITIVE MILITARY INFORMATION!
— Eric Williams (@EricWil26063501) August 7, 2026
Other folks are wondering why this guy still had access to government secrets, in the first place:
Why does anyone not currently employed by the U.S. military have access to anything? Once retired or replaced, all access should be terminated within the hour.
— shep (@rsheppie) August 7, 2026
Why does a “former” government official retain access to classified information at all? When you leave office, your access should be terminated before you reach the parking lot. https://t.co/blp9aYVehC
— Hans Mahncke (@HansMahncke) August 7, 2026
What are your thoughts?
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