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Trump’s Transition Freeze Kept the Country Waiting

The Biden transition was still not formally underway on November 19, leaving agencies and incoming officials stuck without the normal access and resources. That delay was becoming a concrete governance problem, not just a ceremonial snub, especially with the pandemic and national security planning hanging in the balance.

Why it matters: Transition blockade

First recorded Nov 19, 2020·Meaningfully updated Nov 19, 2020

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Trump’s Transition Freeze Kept the Country Waiting

The Biden transition was still not formally underway on November 19, leaving agencies and incoming officials stuck without the normal access and resources. That delay was becoming a concrete governance problem, not just a ceremonial snub, especially with the pandemic and national security planning hanging in the balance.

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Trump’s Transition Freeze Kept the Country Waiting

The Biden transition was still not formally underway on November 19, leaving agencies and incoming officials stuck without the normal access and resources. That delay was becoming a concrete governance problem, not just a ceremonial snub, especially with the pandemic and national security planning hanging in the balance.

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