RELATED January 27, 2025 Federal Agencies in Focus: Department of Justice January 24, 2025 Max Stier’s statement for the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing “The Stay-at-Home Federal Workforce: Another Biden-Harris Legacy” January 17, 2025 Federal Telework By the Numbers Back to Reports Effective presidential transitions can earn the public’s trust April 27, 2023 Almost half of Americans are unsure a 2024 transition would be peaceful Presidential transitions can only be effective if the public trusts that the people involved will honor the results of democratic elections and value the need for new administrations to prepare to govern even before taking office. The Center for Presidential Transition® conducted a nationally representative survey to understand the country’s views on the custom of presidential transfers of power. The survey found that 56% of Americans agreed a peaceful transition would take place if a different candidate wins in 2024. By contrast, 44% of Americans did not think a transfer would be peaceful or were unsure. The public’s doubt should serve as both a call to action and an opportunity. Government leaders and organizations such as the Center must support public understanding of the importance of peaceful transitions as a critical function of our democracy. Center for Presidential Transition