# Why Was the Pentagon Locked Down?

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Podcast: [CNN Inside Politics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnn-inside-politics-471976)
Published: 2026-06-11T17:33:00+00:00
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## Resource

A lockdown in place at the Pentagon is now over. Sources familiar with the matter tell CNN the evacuation was due to a false alarm. A Pentagon spokesman says building systems detected an air quality issue, triggering precautionary measures to determine the threat. CNN National Security Correspondent Natasha Bertrand has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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