Trump to Star Transfer of Power to President-Elect Biden

Trump to Start Transfer of Power to Biden

The head of the General Services Administration (GSA) Emily Murphy announced the Trump’s administration will to begin the transfer of power to President-Elect Biden a few hours ago.

#Breaking: GSA’s Emily Murphy signs off and says the transition can begin, per @KristenhCNN pic.twitter.com/S6YKKQBrQR

— Manu Raju (@mkraju) November 23, 2020

In a written letter, Murphy explained that the federal government agencies will get ready for receiving Biden‘s team members.

In the same context, Trump expressed that he recommended to the GSA team to do the required initial protocols regarding the transfer of power.

Trump also thanked Murphy and her team for their efforts and work during his presidential term.

…fight, and I believe we will prevail! Nevertheless, in the best interest of our Country, I am recommending that Emily and her team do what needs to be done with regard to initial protocols, and have told my team to do the same.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 23, 2020

Trump still rejects to accept the fact of Biden’s victory, in addition, he refuses to cooperate with the Biden administration, however, he approved the transfer of power move.

Furthermore, he underscored his will to continue his legal cases as he tweeted, “Our case STRONGLY continues, we will keep up the good fight, and I believe we will prevail!”

“I was never directly or indirectly pressured by any Executive Branch official—including those who work at the White House or GSA—with regard to the substance or timing of my decision,” she wrote.

“I did, however, receive threats online, by phone, and by mail directed at my safety, my family, my staff, and even my pets in an effort to coerce me into making this determination prematurely,” she described.

Regarding Biden’s team members’ reaction, they welcomed the announced move in an official statement.

“Today’s decision is a needed step to begin tackling the challenges facing our nation,” the statement revealed.

“In the days ahead, transition officials will begin meeting with federal officials to discuss the pandemic response, have a full accounting of our national security, and gain complete understanding of the Trump administration efforts to hollow out government agencies,” the statement added.