Trump Transition Team Signs Coordination Agreement

The Trump transition team has reached an agreement with the Biden White House to begin coordinating the federal handoff, ending a three-week delay. However, Trump’s team is not adhering to the typical transition process, refusing to sign an agreement with the General Services Administration for office space and secure IT support, and not committing to an ethics pledge required by the Presidential Transition Act. This MOU allows Trump's aides to access non-public information and communicate with federal workers, aiming for a smoother transfer of power by January 20. Meanwhile, Biden is moving ahead with a proposal to cover weight-loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid, which could lead to tensions with the incoming Trump administration, particularly with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a potential blocking force. The drug coverage rule's fate remains uncertain, as it could face opposition from Kennedy and Trump, who may prioritize different health policies. Observers are keenly watching how this conflict will unfold as it could shape future health policy directions.