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Trump's Polygraph Tests Spark Fear Among Federal Employees

6/5/2025

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The Trump administration's ramped-up use of polygraph tests to root out leaks has fostered a chilling atmosphere for federal employees. Critics warn these tests, often unreliable, may ensnare innocent individuals. With a history of failing to catch spies, the ethical concerns surrounding their use in national security are more pressing than ever.

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The Trump administration's ramped-up use of polygraph tests to root out leaks has fostered a chilling atmosphere for federal employees. Critics warn these tests, often unreliable, may ensnare innocent individuals. With a history of failing to catch spies, the ethical concerns surrounding their use in national security are more pressing than ever.