Key Transition Teams Convene at White House for Presidential Handoff

Representatives for former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris' transition teams met to discuss the smooth transition of power. The meeting, led by Chief of Staff Jeffrey Zients, involved updates on preparations including office space, temporary officials, and operational memos as mandated by the Presidential Transition Act.

Representatives for former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris' transition teams met for the first time at the White House, the Biden administration announced Wednesday. This step is part of the outgoing administration's plans to ensure a smooth handoff to the winner of the upcoming November elections.

Chief of Staff Jeffrey Zients hosted the White House Transition Coordinating Committee's meeting on Tuesday. This marked the first inclusion this year of aides from both Harris and Trump’s teams. The meeting and invitation of both parties' representatives follow requirements under the Presidential Transition Act, mandating candidate representatives to serve in an advisory role.

The White House reported that the Roosevelt Room meeting lasted around an hour. Key updates were provided on various transition preparations, including plans for office space allocation for the nominees, identification of acting career officials for vacant political appointee roles, and the preparation of agency operation memos for the future president-elect's team.