Trump Administration Intensifies Crackdown on Whistleblowers and Media Disclosures 

United States: The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has begun conducting polygraph exams to uncover the source of recent leaks within its ranks. A bureau spokesperson confirmed the move to Reuters, as originally reported by The Washington Post. 

Trump Administration Escalates Leak Suppression Efforts 

Since January when President Donald Trump returned to office his administration increased its pace toward curbing press leaks. The Department of Justice established new guidelines to enable leak investigators to access journalists’ subpoenas and witness evidence during investigations. 

Pentagon and Intelligence Agencies Join the Effort 

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to present evidence to support potential prosecutions of former senior advisors accused of leaking information. His memo authorized the use of polygraph testing, though it did not define specific limits. 

BREAKING🚨 FBI Dir Kash Patel has started to use polygraph tests to identify leakers within the FBI

FIND THEM, AND THROW THEM ALL IN PRISON

LOCK THEM ALL UP pic.twitter.com/37YQ0mPOob

— Charlie Kirk 🇺🇸 Commentary (@CharlieK_news) April 29, 2025

Meanwhile, National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard pledged to aggressively pursue unauthorized disclosures. She has already filed two criminal referrals to the Department of Justice and plans to submit another. Gabbard expressed full support for ongoing FBI and DOJ investigations, labeling leakers as “criminals.”