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The The United States General Services Administration (GSA) informed President-elect Joe Biden that the Trump administration is ready to begin the formal transition process, according a letter from administrator Emily Murphy sent Monday afternoon, according to CNN.
Until this afternoon, the approval of Murphy was the only obstacle that prevented starting the transition process between both administrations. Despite this, President Donald Trump indicated on his Twitter account that he will continue to challenge the presidential election.
“Our case continues strong, we will continue to put up a good fight, and I believe we will prevail! However, in the best interest of our country, I recommend that Emily and her team do whatever it takes regarding initial protocols, and I have told my team to do the same ”, the President posted.
Following Trump’s refusal to acknowledge the results, Murphy had refrained from approving the election result, in a process known as “verification.” that would allow the official presidential transition to begin. In this way, he was faced with permanent pressure from both sides, and even death threats.
As reported by CNN, The letter is the first step the administration has taken to acknowledge the defeat of President Donald Trump, more than two weeks after Biden was declared the winner in the election.
Murphy said the White House had not pressured her to delay the formal transition and did not make a decision “out of fear or favoritism.”
“Please know that I made my decision independently, based on the law and available facts.”Murphy wrote. “I was never pressured directly or indirectly by any official of the Executive Branch, including those who work in the White House or the GSA., with respect to the substance or the moment of my decision. To be clear, I received no instructions to delay my determination”, He adds in the letter.
With this, the transition can officially begin, which It will allow officials of the current administration to coordinate with Biden’s team and will provide millions in government funds for this process, with a view to the presidential inauguration on January 20, CNN reported.
