Hegseth Threatens Military Leaker Polygraphs | JQJO

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly threatened to polygraph top military officers after media reports surfaced about a planned briefing for Elon Musk on China. Hegseth, angered by the leaks, allegedly yelled at Adm. Christopher Grady and Lt. Gen. Doug Sims, threatening to subject them to polygraph tests. The Joint Staff spokesperson declined to comment on the Wall Street Journal's initial report of the incidents. Hegseth attended a White House meeting with President Trump and Norway's Prime Minister on April 24th, 2025, where security, trade, NATO and the Ukraine war were discussed.