President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has yet to sign the necessary agreements with the Biden administration, delaying access to critical information and briefings ahead of his inauguration. This delay is partly due to concerns over a mandatory ethics pledge, required by law, which vows to avoid conflicts of interest upon taking office. The Trump team argues that their priority lies in selecting and vetting candidates for top Cabinet roles. However, experts warn that the failure to engage in the transition process could have severe consequences for national security, as the new administration will not be adequately prepared to govern on Day 1.
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President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has yet to sign key agreements with the Biden administration, delaying access to critical information and briefing materials. This delay is partially due to concerns about the mandatory ethics pledge, which requires all members of the transition team to avoid conflicts of interest. Trump’s business interests have repeatedly come under scrutiny for potential conflicts, and the team is working to resolve these concerns before signing the agreement. This delay raises concerns about national security preparedness, as Trump’s team is behind schedule in vetting and selecting candidates for top Cabinet positions. While the Trump team downplays the impact, experts warn that this delay could have serious consequences for the smooth transition of power and the ability to effectively govern on Day 1.
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John Q. Hosedrinker