WHO’S LEAKING AMERICA’S MILITARY SECRETS? Top Pentagon Officials Forced to Take Polygraphs After Classified Weapons Stockpile Information Reaches Media

A broad Pentagon investigation into the leaking of classified information about U.S. weapons stockpiles has led to dozens of high-ranking officials undergoing polygraph examinations. This rare operation aims to identify leakers who disclosed details on depleted munitions. Despite internal pushback and criticism of media coverage, the Pentagon, in conjunction with the Justice Department, has formed a task force to prosecute those suspected of leaking sensitive government information.

• Dozens of high-ranking U.S. military officials were subjected to polygraph examinations as part of a Pentagon investigation into leaks of classified weapons stockpile information.
• The investigation was reportedly prompted by President Donald Trump’s anger over media reports detailing sensitive information about America’s supply of sophisticated weapons.
• The scale of the polygraph operation was described as unusually large, indicating a targeted probe into leaks rather than routine examinations.
• Sources claim that none of the officials failed the specific questions designed to identify the leaker.
• The New York Times reported that around 50 members of the Joint Staff were polygraphed in August following stories about depleted stocks of long-range missiles and other munitions.
• A previous attempt in spring 2025 to administer polygraphs was reportedly paused after a senior adviser complained to the White House.
• In July, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a joint Pentagon and Justice Department task force to identify and prosecute suspected leakers.
• Hegseth stated that leaked information risks lives and emphasized the importance of providing federal law enforcement with actionable information quickly.