Trump Signs Transition Agreement with Biden Administration

President-elect Donald Trump has signed a memorandum of understanding with President Joe Biden's administration to formally begin the transition process, allowing his team to access federal agency resources and information. This agreement, delayed beyond the traditional deadlines, is essential for an orderly transfer of power ahead of Trump's inauguration in January. However, Trump’s team has refused to sign a separate agreement with the General Services Administration, opting instead to utilize private funding for the transition and avoiding taxpayer money. The transition team has committed to publicly disclose donor names and has its own ethics plan to manage potential conflicts of interest. Despite the delay, Trump's transition aides are now deploying to various departments to begin preparations, marking a critical step toward a seamless handover of government operations. The Biden White House has expressed some concerns but is proceeding with the transition to ensure national security is maintained.