Trump Defies Transition Norms, Refuses to Sign Power Transfer Agreements
President-elect Trump’s delayed signing of transition agreements with the General Services Administration prevents the Biden administration from providing his team with security clearances, briefings, and resources before the January 20th inauguration. The delay stems from Trump’s apparent concerns regarding the agreements’ mandatory ethics pledge. While the White House has repeatedly offered assistance, Trump’s transition team cites ongoing negotiations with the Biden administration. This unprecedented delay contrasts sharply with Trump’s aggressive pursuit of assembling his White House staff and Cabinet, even bypassing standard FBI background checks for nominees.
John Q. Hosedrinker