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COVID-19’s impact on the 2020 presidential transition

The pandemic has impacted how the Biden-Harris team will make critical policy, budgetary and personnel decisions in the lead-up to Inauguration Day and early in the new administration’s first term.

What is the presidential transition process?

Presidents-elect, transition teams, outgoing administrations and federal agencies play key roles in the presidential transition process. Learn the steps that guide how new administrations prepare to take office.

The main responsibilities of a presidential transition team

Presidential candidates rely on their transition teams to manage critical pre-election and post-election responsibilities. On the Transition Lab podcast, host Dave Marchick spoke to members of past transition teams to learn more about their roles.

An inside look at the presidential appointment process

When the presidential campaign ends, the winning candidate will immediately face the challenge of filling top-level political appointments. In three episodes of “Transition Lab,” host David Marchick has covered the appointment process, exploring the many factors that influence how presidents fill key positions.