He questions former air marshal about e - mail encouraging him to talk to CNN . In March , AP reported that armed air marshals are on fewer than 1 percent of flights . TSA denied findings , says it is a possible release of classified info . Shortly after CNN aired its first report , director Dana Brown announced plans to retire . Employee says he sent e - mail because he wanted to fix problems in TSA .
He questions former air marshal about e - mail encouraging him to talk to CNN . In March , AP reported that armed air marshals are on fewer than 1 percent of flights . TSA denied findings , says it is a possible release of classified info . Employee says he sent e - mail because he wanted to fix problems in TSA .