War Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is setting “clear rules” to crack down on leaks, saying it will be similar to press clearances for the White House.
Hegseth said Pentagon leaks are illegal and insisted the Pentagon is doing “everything we can” to minimize leaks. He also said it is “disgusting” when journalists solicit classified information they receive from the Pentagon, and this is why the department has a policy on what clearances journalists will have in the building.
Hegseth added that the Pentagon will use “whatever tools we need” when asked about possibly using polygraphs as part of this move to combat leaks.
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“We’re setting clear rules at the Pentagon. We’re not
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