Summary

Donald Trump’s transition team is raising unlimited funds from undisclosed donors, including foreign nationals, bypassing federal transparency rules by refusing to sign agreements with the Biden administration.

This breaks from tradition, sparking concerns about potential conflicts of interest and influence over the incoming administration.

The team has also failed to enable FBI background checks for appointees and has not submitted an ethics plan required for pre-inauguration access to federal agencies.

Critics warn that this secrecy undermines accountability during the critical handover of power.

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    • @OCATMBBL
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      1514 hours ago

      He did drain the swamp. A swamp is a diverse, important ecosystem which he bulldozed and replaced with a shitty hotel.

    • @AngryRobot
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      1018 hours ago

      That was ever only to drain the swamp into his own pockets.