Trump Campaign Says Former Aide Violated NDA With New Book
- It’s unclear whether such gag orders are enforceable
- President has called Sims a ‘gofer’ and a ‘mess’ on Twitter
Cliff Sims
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President Donald Trump’s campaign formally accused former staffer Cliff Sims of violating a non-disclosure agreement with the publication this week of his tell-all book detailing his time in the West Wing.
In an arbitration claim filed Thursday, the campaign said Sims violated the agreement by disparaging Trump in the book and in media appearances to promote the memoir, titled “Team of Vipers.” The campaign also said that Sims violated portions of the agreement by taking and keeping notes during his time in the White House, and emailing himself confidential information.