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Morgan Music

Federal Employees Could Face Criminal Charges for Talking to Journalists, Trump Official Warns

Department of Labor employees received a memo warning that speaking to journalists could result in criminal charges. The memo comes amid ongoing turmoil at the department amidst restructuring and funding freezes and layoffs initiated by DOGE. The above photo shows a February 5, 2025 protest against DOGE held by federal workers and supporters. (Credit: Al Drago/Getty Images)

A Department of Labor memo warned that speaking to press or anyone outside of the agency about agency business could lead to criminal charges.

Sent by Jihun Han, Chief of Staff to Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, cautions staff against speaking to journalists.

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