Trump Administration Proposes Federal NDA

The Donald Trump>>> administration, through the United States — United States Office of Personnel Management>>> (OPM), has proposed a new policy requiring federal government employees to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). This initiative aims to standardize the protection of confidential government information and curb unauthorized disclosures to the media. The draft notice, published on the United States — Federal Register>>>, outlines that violations could lead to civil and criminal penalties, and refusal to sign may result in removal from federal service. OPM Director Scott Kupor stated that the proposal reinforces accountability and protects sensitive data, citing past leaks related to immigration enforcement and 'Operation Absolute Resolve' in Venezuela>>>. However, the American Federation of Government Employees>>> (AFGE) and the Freedom of the Press Foundation>>> (FPF) have strongly opposed the measure, arguing it is an attempt to silence nonpartisan employees, undermine whistleblower protections, and restrict the public's right to know. Legal experts suggest the broad scope of the NDA could lead to significant litigation, despite OPM's claims that it will not supersede existing whistleblower protections.