The Pentagon carried out 50 polygraph tests on military personnel in an internal operation to identify those responsible for information leaks. The investigation focused especially on information regarding missile shortages.
The operation, which involved extensive testing of military personnel, generated controversy within the institution. Some Pentagon members classify the actions as intimidation of employees.
The management of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pointed to as a source of paranoia and distrust among Pentagon collaborators. The work environment has been marked by tensions resulting from these internal investigation practices.
