Trump Administration Proposes Federal NDAs

The Donald Trump>>> administration, through the United States — United States Office of Personnel Management>>>, has proposed requiring all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). This initiative is part of a broader effort to curb leaks of confidential information to the media, which the administration views as disruptive to agency operations and trust. The proposed NDA aims to reinforce existing legal obligations to safeguard non-public information while preserving rights for legally authorized disclosures. The United States — United States Office of Personnel Management>>> cited instances of unauthorized disclosures, including information related to a U.S. raid on Venezuela>>> and immigration enforcement actions. Critics, including the American Federation of Government Employees>>> and the National Federation of Federal Employees>>>, argue that this move is an attempt to silence federal employees and undermine whistleblowing protections. Legal experts have also questioned the necessity and legality of such NDAs, given existing statutes and congressional prohibitions against certain employer-imposed NDAs. The proposal outlines potential civil and criminal penalties for violations and states that the government would be entitled to any royalties from unauthorized disclosures.