Staff Reports
The left has been buzzing like a swarm of angry bees ever since President-elect Donald Trump secured another victory. Among their grievances, one particularly amusing whine comes from Senator Elizabeth Warren, who claimed Trump’s team is dragging its feet in signing necessary transition agreements with the Biden administration. Apparently, for some, there’s no end to the drama surrounding the peaceful transfer of power, even when they’re on the winning side.
Warren, who fancies herself an expert on the law—as if that needed any reinforcement—alleged that the Trump transition team was “breaking the law” by failing to sign an ethics agreement. This is rich coming from a figure who once claimed she was American Indian based on a family lore. The law in question is the Presidential Transition Enhancement Act of 2019, which doesn’t actually set a timeline for signing agreements. In fact, it merely states that the ethics guidelines should inform the conduct of the transition once a candidate is declared president-elect. So much for Warren’s lawyering prowess; her legal interpretation needs a serious upgrade.
Donald Trump and his transition team are already breaking the law.
I would know because I wrote the law.
Incoming presidents are required to prevent conflicts of interest and sign an ethics agreement.
This is what illegal corruption looks like. https://t.co/JJjJ59DgB5
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) November 11, 2024
At the very least, it can be said that Trump’s team has been occupied with more pressing matters than appeasing the likes of Warren. On Tuesday, the Trump-Vance Transition Team finally put pen to paper in a Memorandum of Understanding with the Biden White House, signaling their intent to kick the transition process into high gear. The left can keep their nervous chatter about law-breaking, but the fact is they are operating on information that is simply outdated and incorrect.
Once the agreement was inked, Trump’s Chief of Staff articulated the next key steps in this transition—breaking down the critical preparations required for an incoming administration ready to hit the ground running. This includes deploying landing teams to federal agencies, ensuring that Trump’s Cabinet can dive right into the work instead of worrying about legal snafus. How refreshing to see a plan that respects taxpayers by promising not to use taxpayer funds for the transition—a move solidifying Trump’s commitment to fiscal responsibility.
Moreover, the MOU is packed with provisions that ensure the Trump administration can operate independently, without relying on government buildings or technology. This autonomy will streamline the entire transition process, guaranteeing that Trump’s team is operational on day one without being bogged down by bureaucratic red tape. Those in the media might want to put down their complaining hats and take a closer look at the operational genius behind this strategy. There’s an existing ethics plan that complies with the Transition Enhancement Act, and it will be made available for public scrutiny, proving that the Trump team values transparency.
In essence, this entire episode illustrates Trump’s savvy approach to governance. He’s clearly learned from the past, approaching the incoming administration with a healthy dose of skepticism and a solid plan to ensure that taxpayers are not left footing the bill for a transition laden with bureaucratic inefficiencies. Whether the left likes it or not, Trump’s emphasis on accountability and self-sufficiency showcases a leadership style that is unafraid to engage with challenges, rather than cowering or resorting to political theater.
