Trump's Non-Disclosure Drive: A Silencing Pact for Federal Workers?

President Donald Trump's administration is proposing a policy requiring federal workers to sign non-disclosure agreements to prevent leaks to the media. The initiative aims to give federal agencies the discretion to enforce confidentiality, potentially disciplining employees who share information without permission.

The Trump administration has proposed requiring federal workers to sign non-disclosure agreements as part of an effort to control the dissemination of confidential information, according to a statement released by the government on Tuesday. This initiative would impact both new and existing employees across various federal agencies.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), responsible for managing the U.S. government's human resources, suggested creating a standard non-disclosure agreement form. This form would be used at the discretion of each federal agency, allowing them to bind employees legally to not share information with the press without authorization.

If implemented, the new policy could facilitate disciplinary actions against government employees who leak information, aligning with Trump's broader strategy to tighten his grip on the federal workforce and manage information flow. The OPM has opened the proposal to public feedback but did not provide immediate comments when contacted by Reuters.