Why has the Trump administration ordered staff to take polygraph tests?
Summary
The Trump administration has ordered dozens of Pentagon officials to take polygraph, or lie-detector, tests. This is part of an investigation into leaks about U.S. weapons shortages in the Middle East, amid concerns over sensitive military information being shared with the media.Key Facts
- Around 50 military and civilian Pentagon officials were given polygraph tests in August.
- The tests focused on whether officials leaked classified details about U.S. weapons supplies.
- Reports had emerged that the U.S. was running low on some missile and interceptor stocks in the Middle East.
- The Trump administration denies weapons shortages and says it has large reserves.
- No officials reportedly failed the key questions about leaking information.
- The investigation involves the Department of Justice and the FBI.
- The polygraph tests also serve to discourage others from leaking information in the future.
- General Dan Caine and other senior officials were not tested.
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