Pentagon polygraph tests in leak hunt
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Pentagon polygraphed 50 Joint Staff members in August leak hunt over Iran war munitions shortages.
The unprecedented sweep aims to deter future leaks amid deepening internal mistrust.
背景
The polygraph tests follow news reports in July about depleted U.S. stocks of long-range missiles and Patriot interceptors due to the Iran war. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in July a joint task force with the Justice Department to prosecute unauthorized disclosures. The tests are part of a broader Trump administration effort to curb leaks, which has included prior polygraph use at the FBI and DHS.
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- Jul 2026News reports detail U.S. munitions shortages in the Iran war; Hegseth announces a joint task force with DOJ to prosecute leaks.
- Aug 2026Roughly 50 Joint Staff members and several dozen other officials from combatant commands undergo polygraph tests.
- Sep 4, 2026The New York Times first reports the polygraph tests, citing officials briefed on the move.
- Sep 5, 2026 -6, 2026Multiple outlets confirm the story; Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell declines to discuss specifics but says securing classified information is critical.
各方怎么说
- Official
- Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell: 'Securing classified information is critical to ensuring the security of the United States and of our troops deployed around the world.'
- Analysts
- Officials familiar with the effort say the tests aim not only to identify leakers but also to intimidate others from leaking in the future.
- Caution
- Current and former officials describe growing mistrust inside the Pentagon, attributing it to Hegseth's tenure, which has sidelined or blocked promotions of at least 80 generals and admirals.
待核实
The New York Times report cites officials familiar with the matter; the Pentagon has not confirmed specifics. The exact number of people tested and the results of the polygraphs are not public.