Pentagon Polygraphs 50 Joint Staff Members in War Leak Probe
Investigators questioned officers and civilian employees about leaks on depleted munitions, and officials said no one failed the leak-related questions.
- The Pentagon recently subjected roughly 50 Joint Staff members to polygraph tests as part of an aggressive leak investigation, according to The New York Times, which first reported the extraordinary investigative step.
- Investigators initiated the testing in August after reports detailed critical shortages of long-range missiles and Patriot interceptors amid the ongoing Iran war, which reportedly infuriated President Donald Trump.
- While polygraphs are routine for top clearances, the mass volume of testing was "extraordinary," according to The Times, as investigators questioned staff on whether they disclosed classified details to the press.
- In a statement on Friday night, Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the Department "does not comment on internal personnel or investigative matters but takes all leaks of classified national security information extremely seriously and investigates accordingly."
- No officials failed the leak-related questions, although Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened similar polygraph measures in March of last year after Pentagon leaks involving Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
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The Pentagon has been polygraphed by some 50 Joint Chiefs of Staff (JOC) officers as part of a leak search operation, reporting to The New York Times with reference to sources.
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