Top military officials faced polygraphs over leaks of sensitive information on weapons stockpiles, sources say
Updated on: September 4, 2026 / 9:44 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- High-ranking U.S. military officials were subjected to polygraph tests in a rare leak investigation.
- The investigation was prompted by media reports detailing classified information on sophisticated weapons stockpiles.
- President Trump expressed anger over the leaks, raising concerns about foreign intelligence assets.
- Several dozen officials, including U.S. Central Command personnel, underwent testing, but none reportedly failed.
- The Department of Defense takes leaks of classified information seriously and investigates them.
- A joint task force between the Pentagon and the Justice Department was formed to prosecute leakers.
- Previous leak concerns under Secretary Hegseth have involved threats of polygraph examinations.