department Homeland Security Fox News Digital learned that the “unapologetically” for employees’ tests using Lie-deTector is the “leaker” of “leaker”.
Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs of the Department of Homeland Security, told Fox News Digital Monday that DHS, under the leadership of the Secretary-General, had no apology. “We are agnostic about your status, term, political appointment or professional civil servant status – we will track leakers to the maximum extent of the law and prosecute them. ”
McLaughlin’s response comes after Politico’s report on Friday said the department conducted a test detector test on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) chief Cameron Hamilton in March after a meeting between the Department of Homeland Security and the president’s adviser. Donald TrumpKory Lewandowski.
The test eventually cleared Hamilton as officials worked to determine if information from the meeting had been leaked, according to media reports. The meeting was reportedly focused on the Trump administration’s efforts to “eliminate” FEMA – Trump has repeatedly opposed work to effectively helping citizens during disaster times.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Mariposa’s port of entry in Nogales, Arizona on Saturday, March 15, 2025. (Alex Brandon/AP)
The respective agency websites show that using polygraph tests in intelligence and national security agencies is nothing new, with the FBI, the CIA and alcohol, tobacco, guns, guns and explosives all use polygraph tests as part of the background and security checks for potential agents or investigators.
FBI report In addition to the long history of screening potential employees with lie detectors, the bureau increasingly used employees who processed sensitive information since 2001 for exploration tests, when the FBI arrested one of its own former agents, Robert Hanssen, for Russia’s espionage.
The Pentagon also announced in March that the investigation is investigating leaks of information about national security, which could include polygraph tests from Department of Defense employees.
The Department of Homeland Security has previously vowed to use polygraph tests to eliminate employees who leak information about immigration attacks, citing the department as the “National Security Agency.”
McLaughlin posted a February news to X that would post DHS plans to lie detector staff who may have leaked information: “The Department of Homeland Security is the National Security Agency.” “We should, should, and should, and should, with the lie detector staff.”
secretary Kristi Noem According to internal directives in February, lie detectors managed by DHS must include questions regarding unauthorized communication with the media and nonprofits. Bloomberg administration.
The department has used the polygraph test during the recruitment process of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials and agents. (Getty Image)
Border Cheese Tom Homan It is speculated that internal leaks attacked illegal immigrants in February and customs enforcement in Colorado and California. The leaked Intel allegedly allowed members of the then Tren de Aragua gang to evade arrest.
Nome sends a message to people who are considering entering us illegally: “Not even considering it”
During the recruitment process of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the ministry has used a polygraph test Officials and agents According to the agency’s website, in order to determine “applicability for employment” and “support internal and counterintelligence investigations.”
Homeland Security Minister Kristi Noem spoke during a visit to the terrorist lockdown centre in El Salvador on March 26, 2025. (Alex Brandon/AP)
“The federal government uses the lie detector exam to understand applicants’ past behavior, personal connections and personal integrity,” DHS said on the web. “Almost all Border Patrols, Customs and Border Protection Officers who join the CBP, as well as air and marine operations agents who join the CBP have taken the lie detector exam.”
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Elizabeth Pritchett of Fox News Digital contributed to this post.
