Trump transition finally signs White House agreement after prolonged delay

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has finally signed a memorandum of understanding with the White House after missing deadlines, allowing for coordination with federal agencies and access to government resources. This agreement enables the incoming administration to kick-start the presidential transition process by accessing personnel and documents from federal agencies. The team’s failure to sign agreements with the General Services Administration and Justice Department has raised concerns among former officials, ethics experts, and lawmakers. Despite the White House’s disagreement with Trump’s decision to bypass these agreements, they are committed to facilitating a smooth transition for the benefit of the American people. Trump’s team has now posted their ethics plan for the transition on the GSA website, promising to avoid conflicts of interest and protect classified information. The lack of a signed agreement with the Justice Department has become a contentious issue as Trump selects Cabinet nominees. The Trump transition team did not immediately respond to requests for comment on these matters. Overall, the signing of the memorandum of understanding is a step forward in the transition process, allowing for critical preparations to begin as Trump’s administration prepares to take office.

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