Pentagon Leak Undermines Hegseth's Whistleblower Crackdown

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Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to crack down on whistleblowers through lie detector tests and strict NDAs has been leaked to the press. The proposed measures would impact thousands of personnel, including top generals, forcing them to sign agreements barring the release of non-public information or face dismissal. These actions come amid Hegseth's broader 'America-First' policy changes aimed at increasing information control and rooting out internal critics.

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