Biden Team Finally 'Explodes' Over Trump's Noncooperation

Transition Team Spokesperson "Security Information Blockade Becoming Concerning"

[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] The transition team of President-elect Joe Biden is pressuring that the delay in the transfer of power by the Donald Trump administration is putting the national security of the United States at risk.

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On the 13th (local time), according to the political media outlet The Hill, Jen Psaki, spokesperson for the transition team, said in a briefing, "It has been six days since the victory, and it is increasingly concerning that our national security team, the president-elect, and the vice president-elect do not have access to intelligence briefings and real-time information."

Johannes Abraham, an advisor to the transition team, also criticized, "The lack of access to current classified operations or behind-the-scenes discussions truly endangers the interests of the American people related to national security."

Psaki raised the claim that the Trump administration's lack of cooperation in the transition could also cause disruptions in the distribution of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine.

Psaki viewed the possibility of legal action against the Trump administration's refusal to transfer power as low. He emphasized, "All options are on the table, but that is certainly not what we prefer."

President-elect Biden has not been receiving intelligence briefings due to President Trump's non-cooperation. Due to the General Services Administration's lack of cooperation, the necessary inter-agency cooperation for the transition is also not being obtained. Biden's calls with foreign leaders are being supported by former diplomats using regular phones without the support of the State Department.

Concerns have been raised within the Republican Party as well that the situation of the president-elect being blocked on security matters could put national security at risk.

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