Trump transition signs agreement with Justice Department, paving the way for FBI background checks on Trump picks
Source: CNN
Donald Trump’s transition team has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Justice Department, paving the way for the team to seek FBI background checks on the president-elect’s appointees.
The agreement, announced by the Trump team on Tuesday, outlines the terms of cooperation between the transition team and the DOJ, marking a significant step in preparation for the incoming administration. It comes after complaints from some Republican senators that the delay in signing the memorandum could hold up the confirmation process for Trump’s nominees.
“This allows the transition team to submit names for background checks and security clearances,” the transition said in a statement.
CNN previously reported that the transition team was using private companies to conduct vetting of potential candidates and not going through traditional FBI screenings for at least some of its picks. It is still unclear how many of Trump’s candidates to lead various agencies and departments will be submitted to the FBI for background checks.
Trump and his allies believe the FBI system is slow and plagued with issues that could stymie the president-elect’s plan to quickly begin the work of implementing his agenda, people briefed on the plans said.
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