The Pentagon has launched an investigation into suspected leaks of national security information, with officials considering polygraph tests for Defense Department employees as part of the probe.
The investigation reflects growing concerns within the Trump administration over unauthorized disclosures of sensitive government information.
Joe Kasper, Chief of Staff to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, issued a memo on Friday outlining the Pentagon’s response. He stated that both intelligence and law enforcement divisions within the Department of Defense were looking into “recent unauthorized disclosures” but did not provide specifics about the leaks or the individuals involved.
“Recent unauthorized disclosures of national security information involving sensitive communications with principals within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) demand immediate and thorough investigation,” Kasper wrote.
The Pentagon’s move comes amid broader efforts by the administration to crack down on leaks across government agencies.
Joe Kasper, Chief of Staff to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, wrote “Recent unauthorized disclosures of national security information involving sensitive communications with principals within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) demand immediate and thorough investigation”
The investigation has sparked reactions from high-profile figures, including Elon Musk, who criticized The New York Times