Summary
Donald Trump faces criticism for refusing to sign agreements under the Presidential Transition Act, which mandates funding limits and donor disclosure for a smooth power transfer.
By not signing, Trump avoids donor limits and disclosure rules, enabling secret contributions, including foreign ones, which raise concerns about financial corruption.
Critics, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, warn this undermines transparency and governance, as FBI background checks on nominees are delayed.
The White House confirmed the agreements remain unsigned, with Trump relying on private donors instead of federal funds.
In the end, democratic government requires some amount of good faith. You can harden it a little, but there’s only so much you can do.
The problem is that we have elected someone with so little regard for laws and people.