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Pentagon polygraphs dozens of US military staff over media leaks
aljazeera.com • • nation
Key Points:
- US investigators have subjected about 50 members of the military’s Joint Staff to lie detector tests amid an inquiry into unauthorized leaks of classified information, particularly regarding US ammunition shortages.
- The polygraph tests followed media reports highlighting significant drops in key weapons supplies, which US officials have publicly disputed, asserting their stockpiles remain sufficient.
- The scale of the investigation is unprecedented, aiming both to identify leakers and deter future disclosures, reflecting heightened internal distrust within the Pentagon.
- The probe occurs amid tensions linked to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s leadership, marked by numerous senior official removals and leak investigations, along with the controversial firing of Stars and Stripes editors.
- President Trump has called for strict enforcement against leaks, labeling critical media coverage as “treasonous,” while publicly supporting Hegseth despite internal Pentagon conflicts.
