Former Air Force Secretary To Sue Trump Admin Over Loss of Security Clearance

President Trump and his Cabinet pledged from the moment they were sworn in to renew his efforts from his first term to root out ‘deep state’ actors that would undermine his policies.

One of the most recent casualties is now-former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, who served in that role under then-President Joe Biden.

Earlier this week, Secretary of War Pete Hegset stripped Kendall of his security clearance over allegations he leaked classified information to a media outlet.

Kendall was quoted last month by The New York Times saying the new Air Force One the administration obtained from Qatar lacked the defensive capabilities of jets that presidents typically fly on.

“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, a Pentagon spokesman, wrote on X.

Parnell emphasized that the Pentagon considers protecting classified material a fundamental responsibility for anyone entrusted with access to sensitive national security information.

“Safeguarding classified information is a non-negotiable duty,” Parnell said.

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

Now, Kendall says he plans to sue the administration over the loss of his clearance.

“As my mother taught me years ago, you stand up to bullies,” Kendall, who has denied disclosing classified information, told CNN on Monday.