Trump Transition Delays Raise National Security Concerns

President-elect Donald Trump has not signed essential transition agreements with the Biden administration, causing potential risks to national security and effective governance. Delays like these have sparked warnings from nonpartisan experts about readiness for Day 1 governing. Trump’s team, presently behind schedule, lacks access to vital briefings and resources necessary for a smooth transition. The failure to meet the ethics pledge deadline, first introduced to prevent conflicts of interest across administrations, has left Trump’s team unprepared. With looming deadlines and urgent needs for background checks, the implications of a chaotic transition could echo the challenges faced in past administrations.