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Frank Kendall

Frank Kendall

The New York Times

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Trump Is a Threat, and the Military Is Ignoring It

Trump Is a Threat, and the Military Is Ignoring It

How senior leaders of the armed forces dodge accountability.

01.09.2026 10

The New York Times

Frank Kendall

Hegseth Is Sending Us a Warning

The secretary of defense has argued that military retirees are subject to freedom of speech restrictions. Let that sink in.

08.05.2026 20

The New York Times

Frank Kendall

What Both Anthropic and the Pentagon Get Wrong

Neither Anthropic nor the Pentagon are thinking about this issue in a meaningful way.

27.02.2026 30

The New York Times

Frank Kendall

Former Air Force secretary: Trump's unlawful orders aren't hypothetical

06.12.2025 30

USA TODAY

Frank Kendall

Whom Will Our Military Be Ordered to Execute Next?

Our military leaders are trained to evaluate the legality of orders they are given.

04.11.2025 40

The New York Times

Frank Kendall

Fear Comes to America

President Trump’s administration has created a climate of menace and trepidation to try to stifle dissent.

21.07.2025 60

The New York Times

Frank Kendall