After a delay, the Trump transition team finally signs agreement with White House

After missing several deadlines, President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has finally signed a memorandum of understanding with the White House, allowing for coordination with federal agencies. The agreement enables the incoming administration to access resources such as personnel and documents provided by the government. Trump’s team had previously faced criticism for not signing the memorandum earlier, with concerns raised about the impact on a smooth transition of power. The White House and the General Services Administration urged Trump’s team to sign both memoranda, but they opted to operate independently. Despite this, the White House stated that they will facilitate a smooth transition as required by the Presidential Transition Act. Additionally, Trump’s team also did not sign an agreement with the Justice Department, potentially affecting background checks on Cabinet nominees. The agreement with the White House also required Trump to publicly post his ethics plan for the transition team, ensuring transparency and integrity during the transition process. Moving forward, the signing of the memorandum marks an important step in the transition process and allows for necessary preparations to begin for the incoming administration.

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