Trump administration floats requiring all federal workers to sign NDAs
The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would require federal workers to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs). This measure aims to address unauthorized disclosures of government activities to the media and promote consistency in handling confidential information. Critics argue that this move could intimidate employees and undermine whistleblower protections.
- ▪The proposed NDAs are intended to combat unauthorized disclosures to the media.
- ▪Violations of the NDA could lead to civil and criminal penalties for employees.
- ▪The rule will enter a 30-day public comment period after its official publication.
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Trump administrationTrump administration floats requiring all federal workers to sign NDAsThe non-disclosure agreement is necessary because of “unauthorized disclosures” about government activities to the press, according to the draft notice.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Donald Trump returns to the White House on May 25.Aaron Schwartz / Bloomberg via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 26, 2026, 4:42 PM EDTBy Dareh Gregorian and Sarah DeanThe Trump administration is proposing a rule requiring federal workers to sign nondisclosure agreements, according to a draft notice the Office of Personnel Management posted Tuesday.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.“OPM believes that a governmentwide NDA form…
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