Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall announced on Monday that he will sue the Trump administration to restore his security clearance, which was revoked on Friday. Kendall, a West Point graduate who served as President Joe Biden’s head of the Air Force, denied disclosing classified information about the Qatari-gifted jet that will serve as Air Force One.
Background
Kendall’s security clearance was revoked after he allegedly disclosed sensitive information about the jet. The Trump administration has a history of retaliating against critics by stripping their clearances. Mark Zaid, a prominent national security attorney, will represent Kendall in the lawsuit. Zaid has experience in helping clients maintain security clearances and has sued the Trump administration in the past.
The Trump administration has tried to squelch reports of problems with the jet, which lacks advanced anti-missile technology. The administration has also revoked the security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials, including former President Joe Biden and members of his family.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
