The Pentagon administered polygraph tests to several dozen high-ranking military officials last month as part of a broad investigation into leaks of classified information concerning the nation's munitions stockpile. Approximately 50 senior officials within the Department of Defense were subjected to the tests following media reports that the U.S. military's supply of critical munitions, including long-range missiles and Patriot interceptors, was rapidly diminishing due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.
According to reports, none of the officials failed the polygraph examinations intended to identify the source of the leaks. A Pentagon spokesman stated that while the department does not comment on internal personnel or investigative matters, it takes all leaks of classified national security information extremely seriously and investigates them accordingly. "Securing classified information is critical to ensuring the security of the United States and of our troops deployed around the world," the spokesman added.
Sources told CBS News that President Trump was "furious" about the disclosures. The outlet also reported that a limited number of individuals had access to the classified information about the munitions stockpile, raising concerns that someone within this group might be acting as a foreign intelligence asset.
President Trump has publicly disputed claims that the U.S. military is running low on firepower. He stated on Truth Social last month that the U.S. possesses substantial amounts of munitions, with more being manufactured and shipped as needed. He also asserted that defense companies are constructing facilities at an unprecedented rate and that "leakers" of "treasonous statements" are being sought, with "long term jail sentences will be sought."