Pete Hegseth’s Department of Defense is reportedly directing military officials to sign non-disclosure agreements.

Three U.S. officials told Reuters that the order extends to personnel connected to the Trump administration’s lethal strikes on vessels in the Caribbean—attacks the administration claims targeted ships smuggling drugs from Venezuela.

The exact number of people involved in Trump’s Latin American operations remains unclear, but the unprecedented directive comes despite existing rules already barring military officials from disclosing national security secrets.

It also comes amid growing concerns—even among President Donald Trump’s own allies—over the strikes, which have killed at least 57 people since September.

The administration has defended the attacks as an effort to co

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