Trump Transition Team Plans Immediate Clearances and Easier FBI Vetting for Appointees

Nov 29, 2024, 11:57 PM

Donald Trump's transition team has announced plans to expedite the onboarding process for political appointees by granting them immediate security clearances on the first day of the new administration. This approach will allow appointees to bypass the standard pre-appointment FBI background checks, which will instead be conducted after they assume their roles, with an emphasis on easier FBI vetting. An agreement has also been reached permitting Trump's transition teams to engage with the Department of Defense and other federal departments. The decision has sparked debate, with critics raising concerns over the potential risks of bypassing traditional vetting processes.