The Pentagon has revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s access to classified information, accusing him of leaking sensitive details about Air Force One to the media as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on unauthorized disclosures.

The decision was announced Friday, when Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell revealed that Kendall had immediately lost both his security clearance and his eligibility to serve in any position requiring access to 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,” Parnell announced on X.

Parnell said the action stemmed from Kendall’s alleged release of classified information concerning the capabilities of Air Force One.

“This action follows his unauthorized disclosure of classified information regarding Air Force One’s capabilities to a media outlet,” Parnell continued. “Safeguarding classified information is a non-negotiable duty.

“Those who violate that trust forfeit the privilege of access and any role requiring it.”

The move follows last month’s decision by the Trump administration to subpoena several New York Times reporters after the newspaper published a report about the Boeing 747 aircraft gifted to President Trump by Qatar. According to the report, the $400 million jet was replaced before the president’s return flight from the NATO summit in Turkey because of what was described as a “security precaution.”

The newspaper also reported that some officials were concerned the refurbished aircraft had not yet been “retrofitted with sufficient security measures” before entering service as Air Force One.

In addition, the report cited lawmakers who questioned whether “an advanced missile defense system and other modifications” had been installed aboard the Qatari-donated aircraft before it was placed into presidential service.

Just days after the subpoenas were issued, War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the formation of a joint task force with the Department of Justice aimed at identifying and prosecuting government officials responsible for leaking what he described as “sensitive information” to members of the media.

Kendall served as secretary of the Air Force from July 2021 until January 2025 during the Biden administration.