Statement on Trump transition signing White House MOU

November 26, 2024

The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service today released the following statement from President and CEO Max Stier on reports from the transition team of President-elect Donald Trump that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the White House: 

“The signing of this agreement is good news, and a positive step toward an effective transfer of power. This agreement unlocks direct access to information from federal agencies, which is vital for the incoming administration to be ready to govern on Day One and critical to the transition’s success.” 

The Partnership for Public Service’s Center for Presidential Transition^® serves as the premier nonpartisan source of information and resources to help presidential candidates and their teams lay the groundwork for a new administration or for a president’s second term. The Center provides critical assistance on how to organize and carry out an effective transition, helps agency career executives prepare for new political leadership, offers guidance to political appointees on the unique aspects of government leadership and engages with Congress to promote transition reforms. Visit our transition resource page to learn more about what to expect during the 75 days between Election Day and the inauguration.   

During the past 24 years, the nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service has been dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. We work across administrations to help transform the way government works by providing agencies with the data insights they need to succeed, developing effective leaders, inspiring the next generation to public service, facilitating smooth presidential transitions and recognizing exceptional federal employees.  

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