Trump Transition Faces Delays with GSA and DOJ

President-elect Donald Trump has signed a memorandum of understanding with the White House to start the transition process, but his team has not signed key agreements with the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Department of Justice. These agreements would provide access to secure office space, government email accounts, and FBI security clearances, which are standard for an orderly transition of power. Trump's Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, stated that the team aims to operate autonomously to avoid previous surveillance issues linked to the GSA. The delay in signing these documents has raised concerns among former officials and ethics experts about potential conflicts of interest and the smoothness of the transition. Meanwhile, the Biden administration continues to offer support and assistance to ensure an efficient handover, although some transition operations remain in limbo without the completed agreements.