President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has finally signed a memorandum of understanding with the White House, allowing for coordination with federal agencies. Trump’s team missed earlier deadlines to enter similar agreements, prompting criticism from former officials, ethics experts, and lawmakers. The agreement allows the incoming administration to access resources provided by the federal government, such as personnel and documents belonging to federal agencies. While Trump’s team did not sign agreements with the General Services Administration and the Justice Department, the White House will facilitate a smooth transition as the responsible course for the American people. The agreement with the White House requires Trump to publicly post his ethics plan for the transition team on the GSA website, which was done on Tuesday. The failure to sign the GSA agreement means that the FBI cannot conduct background checks on Cabinet nominees, causing concern among lawmakers. Despite these shortcomings, the White House is committed to ensuring a smooth transition of power for the safety and well-being of the United States and its people.
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