The Trump administration wants federal employees to sign confidentiality agreements to prevent the disclosure of confidential information.

Under Trump, the administration proposed that federal employees sign confidentiality agreements aimed at preventing the disclosure of confidential information to journalists. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) presented a draft agreement that includes civil and criminal penalties for employees who violate the terms of the agreement. Additionally, the government would have the right to any 'royalties' received by employees from unauthorized disclosures. This initiative is part of the president's broader efforts to control the flow of public information. An OPM spokesperson stated that the measure is motivated by concerns related to unauthorized disclosures that affect agency operations. The draft stipulates that former employees would need written permission from an authority to discuss confidential information with journalists after leaving their positions. Although this agreement does not apply to protected disclosures, Trump has had an aggressive stance towards the media, accusing it of 'fake news' and restricting journalists' access to official events.