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Trump officials are using polygraph tests to flush out even minor leaks
- The Trump administration uses polygraph tests across government agencies to identify sources of unclassified leaks as part of a broader crackdown in 2023 and 2024.
- This effort to crack down on leaks was triggered by revelations such as plans to recruit a chauffeur at the federal personnel agency and seeks both to prevent unauthorized disclosures and to remove staff members viewed as opposed to Trump's policy goals.
- Polygraphs have been demanded for employees at DHS, DOJ, and DOD, sometimes without evidence of actual leaks, with some DOD and DHS staff forced to sign non-disclosure agreements under threat of firing.
- Although polygraph tests are viewed skeptically and seldom accepted as court evidence, the administration emphasized the importance of holding leakers responsible, with the White House press representative describing leak accountability as simply "common sense," and government officials affirming their commitment to pursue legal action against leakers fully.
- The effort signals a policy shift broadening investigations from classified to unclassified leaks and suggests continuing prioritization of leak suppression and political loyalty enforcement within the federal workforce.
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With polygraphs and probes, Trump administration chases even minor leaks
WASHINGTON - When reports surfaced in the media that the federal government’s personnel office was planning to hire a driver to ferry around agency directors, officials quickly launched an investigation to find out who was leaking to the press, according…
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