After the Defense Secretary, the FBI has recently begun to conduct polygraph examinations to identify the information leaks, as confirmed by a bureau spokesman.
National security agencies The Trump administration is intensifying the leakage investigation, implementing polygraphs tests that are creating an atmosphere of fear among the authorities.
Attorney General Palm BondiThe Washington Post reported that the amended legal guidelines now allow the Department of Justice to use the individual communication of reporters and include “privileged and other sensitive” information to expand the criminal prosecution range beyond classified materials.
Officials express concern that the broad scope can include information that only challenge embarrassment or administrative positions.
“People are trying to keep their heads down,” a former FBI Field Office Head said, speaking anonymously. “Morale in the toilet. … when you see those who are being investigated, or name [of agents who worked on Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot cases] Being passed on Doj, what is this —? ,
According to the Wall Street Journal, in Pentagon, Hegseth has threatened to use polygraphs, some senior officials already conducted tests.
The situation has created significant concern. Former government employees are reluctant to communicate with the media even while on the purchase. Security approval holders are cautious about journalist contact due to future polygraph ideas.
“This is a toxic atmosphere,” an official revealed with the top-migrant withdrawal, describing the concerns about the efforts to silence those who deviates from the job security and official positions.
The dismissal of General Timothy Hug from its leadership roles in the National Security Agency and the US Cyber Command, with several departures in the Cyber Security Division of Homeland Security, expressed concern about the weaknesses for foreign cyber threats.
US President Donald Trump clearly removed the Hug without explanation, allegedly for “dissatisfaction”, after a meeting with far-fetched
