Pentagon revokes former Air Force secretary's access to classified information

The Pentagon has revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's eligibility to access classified information. According to the Pentagon's chief spokesperson, Sean Parnell, Kendall was accused of making an unauthorized disclosure of classified information about Air Force One's capabilities to a news outlet.

As a result, Kendall's ability to hold any sensitive position has also been revoked. The move follows reporting on security concerns over the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, which underwent a $400 million retrofit and upgrade.

The New York Times had reported that the new plane lacked some advanced security features of the older Air Force One aircraft, prompting President Donald Trump to switch to an older model for a trip. Trump denied that the swap was due to security concerns, but stated he was under threat "all the time" and was Iran's "No. 1" target, according to The Associated Press.

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