This transition typically lasts 76 days and involves a complex bureaucratic process aimed at ensuring a smooth start for the new administration.
As reported by Voice of America, citing experts, the power transition period established by the 1963 law is designed to guarantee the uninterrupted functioning of government institutions. This includes creating coordination councils, preparing transition plans, and ensuring the newly elected president has access to key intelligence data.
However, experts note that the process remains dependent on the goodwill of both parties. In 2020, Donald Trump refused to acknowledge his defeat, which resulted in Joe Biden not receiving briefings, and the administrations' teams failing to collaborate effectively.
This year, both sides express a willingness to cooperate. Biden and Trump have already held a two-hour meeting at the White House, described as "heartfelt and substantive." At the same time, experts point out that Trump's team missed several important deadlines for forming the transition administration.
One of the main tasks for the newly elected president is to fill over 4,000 positions, of which 1,200 require Senate approval. Trump has already announced key appointments, including the national security advisor, CIA director, and attorney general. International partners of the U.S. are closely monitoring the process. Leaders from other countries are already establishing contacts with Trump's team, seeking to understand what changes to expect.
"This involves significant changes in how the United States intends to lead, and therefore it is a delicate balance for leaders of foreign governments in the international context," noted Derek Mueller, a law professor at Notre Dame and an expert on presidential transitions.
Source: holosameryky.