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The transition team for President-elect Donald J. Trump has agreed to have formal briefings with current staff members as part of the transition process. However, they have declined to have the FBI conduct security clearances for their team members.
Authored by Michael D. Shear
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The team of President-elect Donald J. Trump has agreed to a transition plan with the White House. This agreement will enable them to start official meetings with current staff members in various government agencies. This announcement was made by Mr. Trump’s chief of staff on Tuesday evening.
However, Mr. Trump’s administration has declined to approve an agreement with the Justice Department that would authorize the F.B.I. to conduct security clearances for members of the transition team. As a result, Biden administration officials will not be able to provide classified information to a number of Mr. Trump’s transition aides.
The Trump administration is choosing not to enter into an agreement with the General Services Administration, which typically offers office space, government email accounts, and other forms of support. This decision is expected to create challenges in sharing information between the current administration and the incoming officials of President-elect Trump over the next couple of months.
In the past few years, new presidents have made agreements with the previous presidents to make the transfer of power smoother. The objective is to make sure that the new government is prepared to start on January 20 and that its members follow basic ethical guidelines.
Susie Wiles, appointed as the chief staff member for President Trump in the White House, announced that the president-elect has instructed his team to sign the customary memorandum of understanding. This will allow for the exchange of information between the current and incoming administrations to commence.
In a statement, Ms. Wiles mentioned that this agreement will enable our chosen cabinet nominees to start important preparations, such as sending landing teams to all departments and agencies, and ensuring a smooth transfer of power.
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