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    Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Mar 18

    If you have a copy of a signed White House confidentiality agreement, or have signed one, or have seen one with your own eyes, please be in touch with me.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trumps-nondisclosure-agreements-came-with-him-to-the-white-house/2018/03/18/226f4522-29ee-11e8-b79d-f3d931db7f68_story.html?utm_term=.dad061bd690e …

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      2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Mar 18

        In addition to the many ways to be in touch with me, including WhatsApp and Signal, there also is —> http://tips.buzzfeed.com  (info about our @BuzzFeedNews SecureDrop)

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      3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Mar 18

        From way back during the campaign, here was my and @RosieGray's reporting on the NDA that — of all people — Sam Nunberg signed with Trump:https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/here-is-the-confidentiality-agreement-signed-by-a-former-tru?utm_term=.ollq9lNzO#.ycrobKPM7 …

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      4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Mar 18

        This past September, meanwhile, I reported on ongoing White House efforts to address leaks — by reporting on a leaked anti-leaking memo.https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/trump-administration-launches-broad-new-anti-leak-program?utm_term=.ni4BN4JoX#.cdpLObXrg …

        2 replies 46 retweets 131 likes
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      5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Mar 18

        Anyway, the point being, if you've signed one of these or seen one, you should talk with me. Thanks.

        4 replies 32 retweets 141 likes
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      6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Mar 18

        As Ruth's story makes clear: These are almost certainly unenforceable. That doesn't mean they don't have a chilling effect on staffers/former staffers who might not want to deal with the threat of a lawsuit, even if it might ultimately come out in their favor.

        5 replies 61 retweets 189 likes
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      7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Mar 18

        And, obviously, the fact that they're almost certainly unenforceable is a separate question from whether they're appropriate.

        7 replies 37 retweets 150 likes
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      8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Mar 18

        Chris Geidner Retweeted

        Walter Shaub, former OGE head, goes into more about all this in this thread — with some very interesting legal questions — and this conclusion: "I keep thinking they can't surprise me any more or sink any lower, but they keep finding new ways to surprise and sink lower." https://twitter.com/waltshaub/status/975474532562718721 …

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      9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Mar 18

        Chris Geidner Retweeted Gen Michael Hayden

        This tweet from Michael Hayden makes me think of another point. This is yet another story in which Don McGahn's White House Counsel's Office played a key role in a questionable-at-best decision, per @RuthMarcus' reporting,https://twitter.com/GenMhayden/status/975499864749625344 …

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        Gen Michael HaydenVerified account @GenMhayden
        Related question. What went through the minds of those who agreed to sign? Did anyone ask about “normal”? Did they think about what they were giving up for themselves and principles of good governance? Precedents set? Why accept this additional burden to work for this Admin? https://twitter.com/maggienyt/status/975464725390725121 …
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      2. Jon Elsen‏ @elsenj Mar 18
        Replying to @chrisgeidner

        Have a feeling that most facing a Mueller subpoena won't be too concerned about a Trump NDA.

        1 reply 2 retweets 31 likes
      3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Mar 18
        Replying to @elsenj

        I mean, obviously not. I'm not sure your point?

        1 reply 0 retweets 8 likes
      4. Jon Elsen‏ @elsenj Mar 18
        Replying to @chrisgeidner

        No, great line of pursuit, very interested in what you discover. Just highlighting how Trump has gotten himself into a mess that NDAs can't fix.

        2 replies 0 retweets 22 likes
      5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Mar 18
        Replying to @elsenj

        Oh, definitely yes on that front.

        0 replies 0 retweets 17 likes
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      2. Dale ℹ️‏ @iDULezGO Mar 18
        Replying to @chrisgeidner

        Dale ℹ️ Retweeted snarkasm101

        ....Uuuummmm You guys might want to check this out!! Looks like Congress knew about it. 👇🏼.https://twitter.com/snarkasm01/status/975490057133002753?s=21 …

        Dale ℹ️ added,

        snarkasm101 @snarkasm01
        Replying to @BradMossEsq @waltshaub @BillKristol
        Ok...dammit...congress KNEW feb 2017. https://es.scribd.com/document/340456516/Letter-on-Non-disclosure-Agreements1-1 …
        1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
      3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Mar 18
        Replying to @iDULezGO

        This is about the transition team. We have known about these.

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
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      2. Raging Granny 🇨🇦Proud Resister 🌊 🌊‏ @GaleScheelar Mar 18
        Replying to @chrisgeidner @kahluaandrum

        Raging Granny 🇨🇦Proud Resister 🌊 🌊 Retweeted Kyle Griffin

        https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/975465618878160898?s=21 …

        Raging Granny 🇨🇦Proud Resister 🌊 🌊 added,

        Kyle GriffinVerified account @kylegriffin1
        Trump has required senior White House staff members to sign nondisclosure agreements, WaPo reports. The agreements reportedly extend beyond the Trump presidency. A copy of a draft NDA shows that it would expose violators to penalties of $10 million. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trumps-nondisclosure-agreements-came-with-him-to-the-white-house/2018/03/18/226f4522-29ee-11e8-b79d-f3d931db7f68_story.html?utm_term=.32e5a7df03e9 …
        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Mar 18
        Replying to @GaleScheelar @kahluaandrum

        You are replying with a tweet linking to the same story. As Kyle's tweet even states, Ruth's story is based on a draft NDA. Hence, my asking for a signed one.

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      4. Raging Granny 🇨🇦Proud Resister 🌊 🌊‏ @GaleScheelar Mar 18
        Replying to @chrisgeidner @kahluaandrum

        Oh sorry

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      1. uche_ekechuku‏ @guzekechuku Mar 18
        Replying to @chrisgeidner @mugrogue

        Unenforceable NDA,which court/judge will grant such a request?The government is not private property of Donald J. Trump! Assuming there’s a judgment to such nonsense,who gets the money ($10m) awarded?Well a con man will want to pocket it.Trump has lost all rationality of a being!

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      2. Yznhymer‏ @Yznhymer Mar 18
        Replying to @chrisgeidner

        If we're speaking of federal employees...whether they work in the WH or for anyone in Congress, how is it legal that they be required to sign a NDA ?

        1 reply 3 retweets 15 likes
      3. Ola Azul 🌊  🦋  🕊️ ⚕️‏ @NurseBotez Mar 18
        Replying to @Yznhymer @chrisgeidner

        newsflash...it isn't

        0 replies 0 retweets 11 likes
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