"This agreement with the Department of Justice will ensure President Trump and his team are ready on Day 1 to begin enacting the America First agenda that an overwhelming majority of our nation supported on Election Day," said Susie Wiles, Trump's White House chief of staff-designate.
Trump just last week signed an MOU with the White House that will enable his transition operation to send 'landing teams' into agencies throughout government, completing an agreement that is typically signed in October. That memo still bypassed many of the steps that normally take place during the transition period.
A Justice official confirmed the MOU was signed but did not offer details of the agreement. Trump's transition team said the MOU with Justice marked the next step in preparing senior administration officials to serve under Trump.
Individuals serving on those teams must be disclosed to the Biden administration and receive clearance to enter federal buildings. It will also allow them easier access to government information as they "prepare for leadership of federal agencies," Trump's team added.
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