Why has the Trump administration ordered staff to take polygraph tests?

Author: Caolán MageePublished on: September 5, 2026Country: United States

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Why has the Trump administration ordered staff to take polygraph tests?

The Trump administration ordered about 50 Pentagon officials to undergo polygraph tests as part of an investigation into leaks of classified information regarding US weapons stockpiles in the Middle East. These tests followed media reports indicating that critical munitions, particularly long-range missiles and Patriot interceptors, were running low. Despite Trump's accusations of 'treasonous statements' made to journalists, the administration denied being low on weaponry.

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