Biden: "Trump Administration Was Genuine in Transition Process"

President-elect Joe Biden of the United States. [Image source=Reuters Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Chunhee Lee] President-elect Joe Biden of the United States described the transition process, which the Trump administration had delayed by refusing to accept the election results but finally began, as "genuine."

On the 24th (local time), Biden said this in an interview with NBC News. This came after Emily Murphy, Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), confirmed Biden as the winner on the 23rd and approved the transition by providing necessary support.

Biden stated, "We have received contact from the White House on all sectors, including national security," and "We are already conducting discussions regarding the daily presidential intelligence briefings and the response to COVID-19." He also revealed that consultations are underway concerning the distribution and utilization of vaccines related to the COVID-19 response.

Regarding the new administration, he said, "President Donald Trump changed everything by advocating America First and causing isolation," but added that the new administration is not a 'third Obama administration' continuing the Obama administration's legacy.

Biden outlined his major policy goals for the first 100 days after taking office, including reforming illegal immigration policies, providing emergency COVID-19 relief funds, and addressing climate change. He said, "I will send a bill to the Senate that includes granting citizenship to the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants," and "I will also revoke executive orders that worsen the climate and harm our health."

Earlier, Emily Murphy of the GSA sent a letter to Biden confirming his status as president-elect and notifying that he has the authority to use all available federal resources for the transition. She also explained that the delay in approving the transition was not due to pressure from the White House.

However, a few hours later, President Trump once again claimed election fraud on Twitter, and it is reported that Biden’s team is experiencing difficulties accessing key federal government information.

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