BIDEN TRANSITION/CRISIS/JOE BIDEN: “We don’t have a second to waste when it comes to tackling the crises we face as a nation. That’s why after being sworn in tomorrow, I’ll get right to work. https://t.co/QBrS17mle8?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, January 19, 2021 3:00 pm […]
Category: Biden Transition
1/16/2021
BIDEN TRANSITION/BIDEN-HARRIS ADMIN/JOE BIDEN: “The first @BidenInaugural event is here. Tune in as we celebrate America, reflect and honor our history, and highlight the incredible diversity of the nation. https://t.co/6iIPivVt5N?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, January 16, 2021 1:00 pm […]
1/13/2021
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION/CIVIL UNREST: “There has been reporting that additional demonstrations [over the 2020 election] are being planned in the coming days, both here in Washington and across the country. I have been briefed by the US Secret Service on the potential threats. Every American deserves to have their voice heard in a respectful and […]
1/7/2021
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION: “Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition on January 20th. I have always said we would continue our fight to ensure that only legal votes were counted. While this represents the end of the greatest […]
1/7/2021
BIDEN TRANSITION/SOCIAL MEDIA: “The shocking events of the last 24 hours clearly demonstrate that President Donald Trump intends to use his remaining time in office to undermine the peaceful and lawful transition of power to his elected successor, Joe Biden. His decision to use his platform to condone rather than condemn the actions of his […]
12/28/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/JOE BIDEN/KAMALA HARRIS/NATIONAL SECURITY: “Vice President-elect Harris and I, along with our nominees to lead our national security institutions, have just been briefed by some of the professionals who have been conducting agency reviews as part of our transition. This is a long-standing part of the orderly transition of power in American democracy… From […]
12/28/2020
BIDEN-HARRIS ADMIN/BIDEN TRANSITION/JOE BIDEN/NATIONAL SECURITY/TRUMP PEOPLE: “Right now, my team isn’t getting all the information that we need from the outgoing administration in key national security areas. It’s nothing short of irresponsible.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 28, 2020 1:05 pm […]
12/28/2020
BIDEN PEOPLE/BIDEN TRANSITION/FOREIGN POLICY/JOE BIDEN/NATIONAL SECURITY: “This afternoon, I was briefed by members of my national security and foreign policy agency review teams. Tune in as I deliver remarks on the challenges our administration will inherit. https://t.co/EbPUT6jjXX?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 28, 2020 9:09 am […]
12/3/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION: [Jake Tapper: “President Trump has not said if he’s going to attend your inauguration yet. Do you think it’s important that he’s there? You’re laughing.”] “I think it would — important only in one sense, not in a personal sense, important in the sense that we are able to demonstrate, at the end […]
12/2/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CONGRESS/CORONAVIRUS: “I guess the point is, the full Congress should come together and pass a robust package of [coronavirus] relief to address your urgent needs now… This isn’t a political game. This impacts on people’s real lives, and families. It impacts on all of you, all of us, and we need to get help […]
11/30/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/ECONOMY/JOE BIDEN: “We have no time to lose to address the economic crisis we face and build our economy back better. This team [Biden’s cabinet] will be ready on Day One to pull every lever of government to help those hardest hit by COVID-19 and right the structural inequalities in our economy. https://twitter.com/i/status/1333466572913041408″ ––Joe […]
11/26/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION: [Reporter: “ You know that it’s tradition for previous Presidents to go to the next President’s inauguration. So will you attend Joe Biden’s —“] “I don’t want to say that yet. I mean, I know the answer. I’ll be honest, I know the answer — but I just don’t want to say […]
11/26/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION/ELECTORAL COLLEGE: [Reporter: “If the electoral college does elect President-Elect Joe Biden, are you not going to leave this building?”] “Just so you — certainly, I will. Certainly, I will. And you know that. But I think that there will be a lot of things happening between now and the 20th of January. […]
11/25/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/TRUMP ADMIN: “Now that the General Services Administration has determined President-elect Joe Biden may access the transition tools of the federal government, formal conversations between Mr. Biden’s team and Trump administration officials are already underway, the incoming president said Tuesday [Nov. 24, 2020]. Shortly after CBS News confirmed the former vice president can access […]
11/24/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CONGRESS: “I’m pleased to have received the ascertainment from GSA to carry out a smooth and peaceful transition of power so our teams can prepare to meet the challenges at hand, to control the pandemic, to build back better, and to protect the safety and security of the American people. And to the United […]
11/24/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION/FOREIGN POLICY: “America is back, ready to lead the world, not retreat from it. Once again sit at the head of the table. Ready to confront our adversaries and not reject our allies. Ready to stand up for our values. In fact, in calls from world leaders that I’ve had, about 18 or […]
11/24/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION: “Three weeks after the election, the White House has given formal approval for President-elect Joe Biden to receive the President’s Daily Brief, a White House official told CNN Tuesday [Nov. 24, 2020]… Receiving a classified intelligence briefing is typically one of the first rights of a presidential candidate after winning the election. […]
11/24/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/STOCK MARKET: “President Donald Trump briefly emerged Tuesday to tout the Dow Jones Industrial Average breaking 30,000 for the first time ever, and then vanished after a minute without taking questions. The president’s mini appearance, perhaps his shortest-ever remarks from the lectern of the White House briefing room, came less than a day after […]
11/24/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/FOREIGN POLICY/JOE BIDEN/NATIONAL SECURITY: “We have no time to lose when it comes to our national security and foreign policy — I need a team that’s ready on day one. Tune in as I introduce key members of that team for the first time. https://t.co/eYC4hDwV05?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 24, 2020 7:01 am […]
11/23/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION: “The General Services Administration has informed President-elect Joe Biden that the Trump administration is ready to begin the formal transition process, according to a letter from Administrator Emily Murphy sent Monday afternoon and obtained by CNN.” -Kristen Holmes and Jeremy Herb, “First on CNN: GSA tells Biden that transition can formally begin,” […]
11/23/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/JOE BIDEN/KAMALA HARRIS: “Vice President-elect @KamalaHarris and I spent the afternoon meeting with a bipartisan group of mayors. It was just the start of what I know will be a strong partnership in the months and years ahead. Together, we’re going to beat COVID-19 and build back better.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 23, 2020 […]
11/23/2020
2020 ELECTION/GOP/NATIONAL SECURITY: “A group of leading GOP national security experts — including former homeland security secretary Tom Ridge — urged congressional Republicans on Monday [Nov. 23, 2020] to demand President Trump concede the election and immediately begin the transition to the incoming Biden administration… The message called on ‘Republican leaders — especially those in […]
11/23/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION/BUSINESS/TRUMP ADMIN: “Concerned that President Trump’s refusal to accept the election results is hurting the country, more than 160 top American executives asked the administration on Monday [Nov. 23, 2020] to immediately acknowledge Joseph R. Biden Jr. as the president-elect and begin the transition to a new administration… As a way of gaining […]
11/23/2020
AUTO INDUSTRY/BIDEN TRANSITION/CLIMATE CHANGE/TRUMP ADMIN: “Today’s announcement that General Motors is committed to working with the Biden-Harris Administration and the broader U.S. auto industry to build a future in which America leads the world in the manufacturing of zero-emissions vehicles is encouraging news for our economy, our planet, and the long-term success of American autoworkers. […]
11/20/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION/JOE BIDEN/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Here’s the deal: Because President Trump refuses to concede and is delaying the transition, we have to fund it ourselves and need your help. If you’re able, chip in to help fund the Biden-Harris transition. https://t.co/apJMrdpoSS?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 20, 2020 9:07 am […]
11/20/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/JOE BIDEN/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Tune in as my team provides an update on the Trump Administration’s efforts to delay ascertainment and how we are moving forward to ensure a smooth transition of power. https://t.co/In0kywJf3a?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 20, 2020 6:41 am […]
11/19/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/COVID-19: “There’s a great meeting we had today. All the governors, no matter their political party, whether they’re from wherever part of the country they represented, no matter what their political philosophy, shared a strong and abiding sense of a common purpose. There was a real desire for a real partnership between the states […]
11/19/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS: “[U]ntil the head of the GSA says that we, in fact, our team, this transition team, our team, the Senator and I in fact are the likely winners [of the 2020 election], until she does that, we don’t have access to all the information that we need to get from all the […]
11/19/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/DEMS/GOP/JOE BIDEN/KAMALA HARRIS: “This afternoon, @KamalaHarris and I met with a bipartisan group of governors from the @NatlGovsAssoc’s Executive Committee. We might be Democrats and Republicans, but we’re Americans first — and together, we’re going to beat COVID-19.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 19, 2020 12:31 pm […]
11/19/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/JOE BIDEN/KAMALA HARRIS: “Throughout the pandemic, our nation’s governors have stepped up to meet the moment. @KamalaHarris and I just met with the @NatlGovsAssoc to discuss how we’ll work together to combat COVID-19. Tune in. https://t.co/YiTjkIStbU?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 19, 2020 10:07 am […]
11/18/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “More than two weeks since the election, President Donald Trump remains dug in at the White House, refusing to concede and to help his successor deal with critical and urgent issues: the pandemic and national security. Since becoming a lame-duck president, Trump has not only blocked cooperation with the incoming […]
11/18/2020
ANTHONY FAUCI/BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS: “Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert, said Wednesday that he has not spoken with President-elect Joe Biden since he was projected the winner of the election, speculating the former vice president does not want to put him in a ‘compromised position’ with respect to President Trump… Fauci has served in […]
11/18/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS/TRUMP ADMIN: “One of the problems that we’re having now is the failure of the [Trump] administration to recognize— The law says that the General Services Administration has a person who recognizes who the winner is. And then they have to have access to all the data and information that the government possesses to […]
11/17/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/NATIONAL SECURITY: “The president-elect and vice president-elect appreciated the opportunity to hear from some of our country’s most experienced national security experts about the challenges facing our country and our institutions. The experts briefed them on the diplomatic, defense, and intelligence challenges the administration will inherit on day one, focusing on both the strategic […]
11/17/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION: “For the first time in more than half a century, an outgoing administration is stonewalling an incoming one at every level — with no intention of relenting. President Donald Trump hasn’t called President-elect Joe Biden. The Trump campaign hasn’t reached out to the Biden campaign. The White House and federal agencies haven’t briefed […]
11/17/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION: “Trump has largely hunkered down inside the White House since the election, but Biden is pressing forward and stepping into the presidential spotlight, receiving a briefing on national security Tuesday and continuing to meet with his own transition advisers. He’s also named the first wave of his White House senior staff — […]
11/17/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19: “Top officials from organizations representing American hospitals, doctors and nurses are calling on President Donald Trump to share critical Covid-19 data with President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team ‘as soon as possible’ to ‘save countless lives.’ In a letter released Tuesday, the CEOs of the American Hospital Association, the American Medical Association and the […]
11/17/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/JOE BIDEN/KAMALA HARRIS/NATIONAL SECURITY: “Today, @KamalaHarris and I met with some of our country’s most experienced national security experts to discuss the challenges facing our nation, our institutions, and the world. We’re ready to tackle the challenges our administration will inherit on day one.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 17, 2020 12:10 pm […]
11/16/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION/DONALDISM: [Reporter: “I want to get your thoughts on the President’s tweet over the weekend, where he first seemed to acknowledge that you won, then he said he won’t concede, then he said, ‘I won.’ How did you interpret that?”] “I interpret that as Trumpianism. No change in his modus operandi, and I […]
11/16/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS: [Reporter: “What do you see as the biggest threat to your transition right now, given President Trump’s unprecedented attempt to obstruct and delay a smooth transfer of power?”] “More people may die, if we don’t coordinate. Look… the [coronavirus] vaccine is important – it’s of little use until you’re vaccinated. So how do […]
11/16/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS/ECONOMY: “Vice President Harris and I, as she indicated, just met with a group of America’s top business leaders and labor leaders. We all agreed that we want to get the economy back on track. We need our workers to be back on the job by getting the virus under control. We’re going in […]
11/16/2020
2020 ELECTION/NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL/TRUMP PEOPLE: “President Donald Trump’s National Security Council is preparing for ‘a very professional transition,’ because it looks like Joe Biden has won the election, national security adviser Robert O’Brien said in comments that aired Monday [Nov. 16, 2020]. His remarks stood in stark contrast to those of the president, who tweeted […]
11/15/2020
ANTHONY FAUCI/BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS: “Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday [Nov. 15, 2020] that ‘it would be better’ if government health officials could start working with President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team, underscoring the importance of a smooth transition process as the country grapples with the worsening coronavirus pandemic… The US soared to a record daily high of […]
11/15/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/STUDENT LOANS: “At midnight on New Year’s Eve, President Donald Trump’s pause on student loan payments for 33 million Americans is set to expire, just three weeks before President-elect Joe Biden is slated to take over. The Education Department started warning borrowers through text messages and emails this week that their monthly payments will […]
11/15/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION: “President Donald Trump is coming to grips with his re-election defeat, according to aides and advisers, even as he continues to publicly discredit the outcome and delay the start of the official transition to President-elect Joe Biden’s administration… But pressure is growing both from Biden’s team and from within Trump’s party for […]
11/13/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS/TRUMP ADMIN: “I am the president-elect, but I will not be president until next year. The [coronavirus] crisis does not respect dates on the calendar, it is accelerating right now. Urgent action is needed today, now, by the current [Trump] administration – starting with an acknowledgment of how serious the current situation is. Resources […]
11/13/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19: “I met with the co-chairs of the transition COVID-19 Advisory Board, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Dr. David Kessler, and Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith… Our country is experiencing surges in reported [coronavirus] infections, hospitalizations, and fatalities all over the country, with virtually nowhere getting spared. Our doctors, nurses, and other health care workers are under enormous […]
11/12/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/RELIGION: “President-elect Joe Biden spoke this morning with His Holiness Pope Francis. The President-elect thanked His Holiness for extending blessings and congratulations and noted his appreciation for His Holiness’ leadership in promoting peace, reconciliation, and the common bonds of humanity around the world. The President-elect expressed his desire to work together on the basis […]
11/12/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION: “President-elect Joe Biden plans to huddle with advisers in Wilmington, Del., on Thursday [Nov. 12, 2020] as he forges ahead with his transition to the White House. Aides to Trump say he has no endgame for overturning the result even though his team is pressing ahead with legal challenges in several battleground […]
11/11/2020
BIDEN PEOPLE/BIDEN TRANSITION: “President-elect Joe Biden announced the appointment of Ron Klain as White House Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President. A longtime aide to the president-elect, Klain will oversee the Executive Office of the President and serve as a senior advisor. In addition to supporting the president-elect, Klain will work to build […]
11/11/2020
BIDEN PEOPLE/BIDEN TRANSITION/JOE BIDEN: “Ron Klain’s deep, varied experience and capacity to work with people all across the political spectrum is precisely what I need in a White House chief of staff as we confront this moment of crisis and bring our country together again. RT @Transition46 Ronald Klain will serve President-Elect Biden as White […]
11/10/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION: “President-elect Joe Biden called President Donald Trump’s refusal to concede an ’embarrassment’ on Tuesday during his first press conference since the election, but assured Americans that he is proceeding with the transition. ‘I just think it’s an embarrassment,’ the former vice president said. ‘I think it will not help the president’s legacy. […]
11/10/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION: “Trump has not accepted the election results and his administration has not yet authorized Biden and his team to start receiving government resources that range from the mundane — like office space and desks — to the highly sensitive — like top-secret intelligence briefings. In the past, the government’s General Services Administration […]
11/10/2020
2020 ELECTION/MIKE POMPEO/SECRETARY OF STATE/TRUMP PEOPLE: “Secretary of State Mike Pompeo battled reporters over President Trump’s refusal to accept the results of the presidential election, predicting ‘there will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration’ despite the fact that former Vice President Joe Biden is the projected winner of the race. The comment […]
11/10/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION/MIKE POMPEO/QUOTE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “That’s why Mike was number one in his class at West Point! RT @nowthisnews Sec. of State Pompeo outright denies the election results: ‘There will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration’ https://twitter.com/i/status/1326226501222719489″ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, November 10, 2020 2:59 pm […]
11/10/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/DEFENSE/TRUMP ADMIN: “Several loyalists to President Donald Trump were promoted to top roles in the Defense Department on Tuesday after officials resigned following the unceremonious ouster of Defense Secretary Mark Esper… Trump announced Monday that he had fired Esper as defense secretary and said Christopher Miller, who headed the counterterrorism center, would serve as […]
11/10/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: [Reporter: “Sir, what do you say to the Americans that are anxious over the fact that President Trump has yet to concede and what that might mean for the country?”] “Well, I just think it’s an embarrassment, quite frankly. The only thing that— How can I say this tactfully? I […]
11/10/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION: “I’ve had the opportunity to speak with now six world leaders and the response has been very fulsome, energetic, and they’re all looking forward to being able to, from Great Britain, to France, Germany, to Canada, et cetera, and Ireland… I said when we announced that the next president is going to […]
11/10/2020
2020 ELECTION/BIDEN TRANSITION: “Well, first of all, we’re already beginning the transition. We’re well underway. And the ability for the administration in any way, by failure to recognize our win, there’s not a change to the dynamic at all in what we’re able to do… So, I’m confident that the fact that they’re not willing […]
11/10/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/HEALTHCARE/OBAMACARE (ACA): “I promise you this: beginning on January 20th, the vice president-elect Harris and I, we’re going to do everything in our power to ease the burden of healthcare on you and your families. I promise you that. As I said, I will protect your healthcare like I protect— as my own family, […]
11/10/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CONGRESS/HEALTHCARE/JOE BIDEN: “Come January, we will work quickly with Congress to dramatically ramp up health care protections, get America to universal coverage, and lower health care costs.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 10, 2020 11:05 am […]
11/10/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/ECONOMY/EDUCATION/JOE BIDEN/KAMALA HARRIS/SHUTDOWN: “.@KamalaHarris and I aren’t wasting any time. We’re ready to get COVID-19 under control so that we can reopen our businesses and schools safely, resume our lives, and put this pandemic behind us.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 10, 2020 6:25 am […]
11/9/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19: “There’s a need for bold action to fight this [coronavirus] pandemic. We’re still facing a very dark winter. There are now nearly 10 million COVID cases in the United States. Last week we topped 120,000 new cases on multiple successive days. Infection rates are going up. Hospitalizations are going up. Deaths are going […]
11/9/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/JOE BIDEN/KAMALA HARRIS: “Let’s get to work, @KamalaHarris. https://twitter.com/JoeBiden/status/1325906004912037895/photo/1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 9, 2020 10:00 am […]
11/9/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/JOE BIDEN: “I won’t be president until January 20th, but my message today to everyone is this: wear a mask.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 9, 2020 9:00 am […]
11/9/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/JOE BIDEN: “My COVID-19 Transition Advisory Board will advise on detailed plans built on a bedrock of science, and that keep compassion, empathy, and care for every American at its core.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 9, 2020 7:50 am […]
11/9/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/BIDEN-HARRIS ADMIN/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/JOE BIDEN/KAMALA HARRIS: “Today, I have named a COVID-19 Transition Advisory Board, comprised of distinguished public health experts, to help our transition team translate the Biden-Harris COVID-19 plan into a blueprint we can put into place as soon as @KamalaHarris and I are sworn into office.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 9, 2020 7:37 […]
11/9/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/JOE BIDEN: “I spent the morning with the co-chairs of my COVID-19 Council discussing the status of this pandemic and how we move forward. Tune in as I provide an update on how we’re going to beat this virus. https://t.co/VVGHZNnUFY?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 9, 2020 5:46 am […]
11/7/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/COVID-19: “Folks, our work begins with getting COVID under control. We cannot repair the economy, restore our vitality, or relish life’s most precious moments, hugging our grandchildren, our children on our birthdays, weddings, graduations, all the moments that matter most to us until we get it under control. On Monday, I will name a group […]
11/7/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/EDUCATION/JOE BIDEN: “For America’s educators, this is a great day: You’re going to have one of your own in the White House, and Jill is going to make a great First Lady.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 7, 2020 2:47 pm […]
11/7/2020
BIDEN TRANSITION/DEMS/GOP/JOE BIDEN: “I pledge to be a President who seeks not to divide, but to unify. Who doesn’t see Red and Blue states, but a United States. And who will work with all my heart to win the confidence of the whole people.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 7, 2020 2:46 pm […]