Trump Team Signs Memo Allowing Briefings With Some Federal Agencies

Donald Trump's team has signed a transition agreement with the White House. It will allow them to begin formal briefings with outgoing staff members in agencies across the government. But the team has refused to sign an agreement with Justice Department to allow the F.B.I. to do security clearances for transition members. The team is also refusing to sign the agreement with General Services Administration that usually provides secure office space, government email accounts and other support.

Dive Deeper:
President-elect Donald J. Trump's team has officially signed a transition agreement with the White House, enabling them to start formal briefings with outgoing agency staff, as confirmed by his chief of staff.
Despite signing the transition agreement, Trump's team has yet to sign an agreement with the Justice Department. This means the F.B.I. can't conduct security clearances for transition members, limiting access to classified information for many of Trump's aides.
Additionally, Trump’s team is holding off on signing an agreement with the General Services Administration (G.S.A.), which typically provides essential support like secure office space and government email accounts, complicating information sharing for the next two months.
Traditionally, incoming presidents sign agreements with their predecessors to facilitate a smooth transition and ensure readiness for the new administration by January 20, while adhering to ethical standards.
Susie Wiles, Trump's top staff member, emphasized the importance of signing the memorandum of understanding to kickstart information sharing between the outgoing and incoming administrations, allowing cabinet nominees to prepare effectively.
While Mr. Trump delayed signing the agreements until most of his cabinet selections were made, his transition team is now ready to set up briefings for their counterparts and 'landing teams' in each agency to ensure a seamless transition.
Wiles stated that the Trump transition team aims to operate independently to streamline processes and save taxpayer money, while White House officials expressed concerns that not accepting G.S.A. support would hinder effective information sharing.

Moon Reading 2025 Review - Meaning - Free Horoscope Reading Here.