Biden administration to focus on keeping government open until transfer of power: White House
WASHINGTON (AA) – The White House said Thursday that the outgoing Biden administration will prioritize keeping the government open until President-elect Donald Trump assumes office.
Spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said the current administration will continue to deliver assistance for communities affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton and other disasters.
“And we’re going to make sure that we keep the government open,” she told reporters. “We’re going to pass the NDAA that’s important, and we’re also going to make sure that we confirm well-qualified judicial nominees,” she added, referring to the National Defense Authorization Act that has the annual budget of the Pentagon.
“That’s going to be certainly our focus in the next 74 days,” she said.
President Joe Biden said earlier Thursday that Americans deserve a “peaceful and orderly transition” after Trump secured a second White House term earlier this week.
Biden said he spoke with Trump to assure him that he has directed his staff to do just that, but acknowledged the pain felt by many of his fellow Democrats.
Trump will be inaugurated for a second White House term on Jan. 20, 2025.
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