Air Force One Security Scandal | Hattiesburg News

Air Force One is in the spotlight amid a brewing scandal: Secretary Frank Kendall faces investigation for allegedly leaking classified info tied to a $400 million Qatari-gifted jet, which reportedly lacks key security upgrades found on older models. Reports suggest President Trump switched to an older plane mid-trip over security fears — a move Kendall called surprising, given the aircraft was flown internationally before full modifications. The Air Force insists the plane was safe but admits it skipped U.S.-standard features like widened doors and built-in stairs. The Justice Department attempted to subpoena NYT reporters for source info, but those efforts were later dropped. Still, the probe continues, with the Pentagon emphasizing that violating classified info trust leads to immediate revocation of clearance — a precedent set under this administration. No charges or formal decisions have been announced, but the Espionage Act looms as a potential outcome. This high-stakes drama underscores deepening questions about national security protocols and who’s watching the watchers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/230d39fb81f61a0d