That investigation, part of the standardized government process for determining whether a person should be granted security clearance, is designed to evaluate the risk applicants pose to United States national security. As the security clearance investigation continued, according to Crow, Teixeira became less active on the platform. The investigation was completed in 2021, and he was ultimately approved for security clearance by the Department of Defense. The Department of Defense declined to give an interview to FRONTLINE and The Washington Post or answer questions about Jack Teixeira. The Discord Leaks is a FRONTLINE production with 2over10 Media in association with The Washington Post.

Source: Washington Post December 12, 2023 22:00 UTC